Shark attack details: Off Shelter Cover (between Fort Bragg & Eureka), California, 21-Jul-1985
| Date of attack: |
July 21st 1985 |
| Location: |
Off Shelter Cover (between Fort Bragg & Eureka), California |
| Shark species: |
5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
4.9 m fibreglass boat. Occupant: Jack Siverling |
| Sex of victim: |
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| Activity: |
Bottom fishing for lingcod & had hooked a fish |
| Injury: |
No injury to occupant, shark rammed boat catapulting it out of the water |
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![5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] white shark](/images/white.jpg)