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

Shark attack details: Bird Rock, near Tomales Point, Marin County, California, 28-May-1972
Date of attack: May 28th 1972
Location: Bird Rock, near Tomales Point, Marin County, California
Shark species: 4.4 m to 5 m [14.5' to 16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Helmut Himmrich
Age of victim: 32 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Free diving for abalone
Injury: Bitten on legs & buttock

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4.4 m to 5 m [14.5' to 16.5'] white shark 4.4 m to 5 m [14.5' to 16.5'] Great white shark

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