Shark attack at Topanga Canyon Beach, Santa Monica Bay, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Topanga Canyon Beach, Santa Monica Bay, California, Feb-1961
Date of attack: February 1st 1961
Location: Topanga Canyon Beach, Santa Monica Bay, California
Shark species: Shovel-nosed guitarfish
Name of victim: Steven Friedman
Sex of victim: M
Activity:
Injury: Considered a doubtful incident

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