Shark attack at 30 miles south of San Clemente Island, California, Usa

Shark attack details: 30 miles south of San Clemente Island, California, 19-Jul-1962
Date of attack: July 19th 1962
Location: 30 miles south of San Clemente Island, California
Shark species: Blue shark
Name of victim: Esteban L. Cervantes
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing for albacore
Injury: 2 lacerations on left hand by hooked shark, PROVOKED INCIDENT

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