Shark attack details: Off San Clemente Island, California, 26-Jun-1980
| Date of attack: |
June 26th 1980 |
| Location: |
Off San Clemente Island, California |
| Shark species: |
Blue shark |
| Name of victim: |
Valerie Taylor |
| Age of victim: |
44 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Scuba diving |
| Injury: |
Laceration to lower leg PROVOKED INCIDENT |
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