Shark attack at Bird Rock, Tomales Point, near Marin County / Sonoma County border, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Bird Rock, Tomales Point, near Marin County / Sonoma County border, California, 06-Sep-1969
Date of attack: September 6th 1969
Location: Bird Rock, Tomales Point, near Marin County / Sonoma County border, California
Shark species: 4.3 m 4.9 m [14' to 16'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Donald Joslin
Age of victim: 53 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Free diving for abalone
Injury: Leg & ankle severely bitten

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

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