Shark attack at Point Sur, Monterey County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Point Sur, Monterey County, California, 09-Sep-1972
Date of attack: September 9th 1972
Location: Point Sur, Monterey County, California
Shark species: 6 m [20'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Hans Kretschmer
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Legs & board bitten

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6 m [20'] white shark 6 m [20'] Great white shark

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