Shark attack at Tomales Point, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Tomales Point, California, 30-Sep-1984
Date of attack: September 30th 1984
Location: Tomales Point, California
Shark species: 3 m to 4 m [10' to 13'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Paul Parsons
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Free diving , but surfacing
Injury: Legs & buttocks bitten

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