Shark attack at Perch Rock, Point Conception, Santa Barbara County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Perch Rock, Point Conception, Santa Barbara County, California, 23-Jul-1975
Date of attack: July 23rd 1975
Location: Perch Rock, Point Conception, Santa Barbara County, California
Shark species: 5.8 m [19'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Robert Revstock
Age of victim: 23 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving for abalone (at surface)
Injury: Legs bitten

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5.8 m [19'] white shark 5.8 m [19'] Great white shark

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