Shark attack at Point Purisima, Santa Barbara County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Point Purisima, Santa Barbara County, California, 19-Jul-1972
Date of attack: July 19th 1972
Location: Point Purisima, Santa Barbara County, California
Shark species: 5.5 m to 6 m [18' to 20'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Kenneth Gray
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Hookah diving (submerged)
Injury: Major injuries to head, buttocks & back

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5.5 m to 6 m [18' to 20'] white shark 5.5 m to 6 m [18' to 20'] Great white shark

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