Shark attack at Farallon Islands, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Farallon Islands, California, 14-Jan-1962
Date of attack: January 14th 1962
Location: Farallon Islands, California
Shark species: 4 m [13'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Floyd Pair, Jr.
Age of victim: 29 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing / Scuba diving (at surface)
Injury: Buttock bitten & major leg wound

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4 m [13'] white shark 4 m [13'] Great white shark

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