Shark attack at Ano Nuevo Island, San Mateo, County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Ano Nuevo Island, San Mateo, County, California, 11-Mar-1979
Date of attack: March 11th 1979
Location: Ano Nuevo Island, San Mateo, County, California
Shark species: 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Calvin Sloan
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving (submerged)
Injury: No injury, swim fin bitten

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4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] white shark 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] Great white shark

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