Shark attack at Farallon Islands, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Farallon Islands, California, 11-Nov-1962
Date of attack: November 11th 1962
Location: Farallon Islands, California
Shark species: 4.3 m to 4.9 [14' to 16'] m Great white shark
Name of victim: Leroy French
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing / Scuba diving (at surface)
Injury: Arm, hand, buttock, leg and thigh bitten

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4.3 m to 4.9 [14' to 16'] m white shark 4.3 m to 4.9 [14' to 16'] m Great white shark

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