Shark attack details: San Miguel Island, California, 18-Feb-1985
| Date of attack: |
February 18th 1985 |
| Location: |
San Miguel Island, California |
| Shark species: |
6 m [20'] Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Chris Massahos |
| Age of victim: |
29 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Scuba Diving for lobster (at surface) |
| Injury: |
Bruised |
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