Shark attack at Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, California, 02-Oct-1971
Date of attack: October 2nd 1971
Location: Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, California
Shark species: 5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Calvin Ward
Age of victim: 30 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving
Injury: Bitten on legs

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5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] white shark 5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] Great white shark

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