Shark attack at Southeast Farallon Island, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Southeast Farallon Island, California, 11-Jan-1964
Date of attack: January 11th 1964
Location: Southeast Farallon Island, California
Shark species: Great white shark (tooth fragment recovered)
Name of victim: Jack Rochette
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing / Scuba diving (at surface)
Injury: Leg & thigh bitten

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White shark (tooth fragment recovered) Great white shark (tooth fragment recovered)

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