Shark attack at Usal Creek, Bear Harbor, Mendocino County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Usal Creek, Bear Harbor, Mendocino County, California, 09-Aug-1975
Date of attack: August 9th 1975
Location: Usal Creek, Bear Harbor, Mendocino County, California
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Gilbert Brown
Age of victim: 44 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Free diving for abalone
Injury: Shoulder, arm & hand lacerated

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