Shark attack at Ventura, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Ventura, California, 27-Aug-1967
Date of attack: August 27th 1967
Location: Ventura, California
Shark species: 5' blue shark
Name of victim: Jim Beatty
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Pulling shark from the water
Injury: Nipped on shoulder by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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