Shark attack details: Morro Rock, Morro Bay, San Obispo County, California, 29-Aug-1982
| Date of attack: |
August 29th 1982 |
| Location: |
Morro Rock, Morro Bay, San Obispo County, California |
| Shark species: |
Questionable incident; reported as shark attack but thought to involve a pinniped instead |
| Name of victim: |
John Buchanan |
| Age of victim: |
17 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
No Injury, board bitten |
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