Shark attack at 12' tank at Steinhart Aquarium, San Francisco, California, Usa

Shark attack details: 12' tank at Steinhart Aquarium, San Francisco, California, 04-Jun-1962
Date of attack: June 4th 1962
Location: 12' tank at Steinhart Aquarium, San Francisco, California
Shark species: 1.2 m [4'] sevengill shark
Name of victim: Norval J. "Tom" Green
Age of victim: 55 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving, attempting to catch a captive shark
Injury: Right forearm bitten PROVOKED INCIDENT

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