Shark attack at Malibu, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Malibu, California, 11-Jul-1982
Date of attack: Jul 11th 1982
Location: Malibu, California
Shark species: Reported as a shark attack, the story was a hoax
Name of victim: Gerald Winkle
Age of victim: 43 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Laceration to left thigh

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