Shark attack details: Bear Harbor, Mendocino County, California, 19-Sep-1982
Date of attack: |
September 19th 1982 |
Location: |
Bear Harbor, Mendocino County, California |
Shark species: |
5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] Great white shark |
Name of victim: |
Michael J. Herder |
Age of victim: |
28 years old |
Sex of victim: |
M |
Activity: |
Free diving for abalone from Zodiac (submerged) |
Injury: |
Upper left thigh & buttocks bitten |
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