Shark attack details: San Miguel Island, California, 18-Feb-1985

Date of attack:	Feb 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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