Shark attack details: Off Umpqua River, Reedsport, Oregon, 27-Oct-1980
| Date of attack: |
October 27th 1980 |
| Location: |
Off Umpqua River, Reedsport, Oregon |
| Shark species: |
4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Christopher Cowan |
| Age of victim: |
29 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Thigh lacerated |
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![4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] white shark](/images/white.jpg)