Shark attack details: Point Conception, Santa Barbara County, California, 22-Oct-1985
| Date of attack: |
October 22nd 1985 |
| Location: |
Point Conception, Santa Barbara County, California |
| Shark species: |
2 m to 2.5 m [6.75' to 8.25'] sixgill or sevengill shark |
| Name of victim: |
Gary Johnson |
| Age of victim: |
46 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Hookah diving for abalone |
| Injury: |
Minor injury to foot & ankle |
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