Shark attack at Morro Rock, Morro Bay, San Obispo County, California, Usa

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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