Shark attack at Pigeon Point, San Mateo County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Pigeon Point, San Mateo County, California, 20-Jul-1969
Date of attack: July 20th 1969
Location: Pigeon Point, San Mateo County, California
Shark species: 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Robert Colby
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Freediving for abalone (at surface)
Injury: Foot bitten, minor injury

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5 m [16.5'] white shark 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark

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