Shark attack at Stillwater Cove, Sonoma County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Stillwater Cove, Sonoma County, California, 07-Feb-1982
Date of attack: February 7th 1982
Location: Stillwater Cove, Sonoma County, California
Shark species: 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Donald "Harvey" Smith
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving (submerged)
Injury: Calf & ankle bitten

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