Shark attack at Moonstone Beach, Humboldt County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Moonstone Beach, Humboldt County, California, 18-Oct-1976
Date of attack: October 18th 1976
Location: Moonstone Beach, Humboldt County, California
Shark species: 3 m to 4 m [10' to 13'] Great white shark
Name of victim: William Kennedy
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Leg bitten

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3 m to 4 m [10' to 13'] white shark 3 m to 4 m [10' to 13'] Great white shark

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