Shark attack at Southeast Farallon Island, Farallon Islands, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Southeast Farallon Island, Farallon Islands, California, 05-Nov-1985
Date of attack: November 5th 1985
Location: Southeast Farallon Island, Farallon Islands, California
Shark species: 5.2 to 5.8 m Great white shark
Name of victim: 3 m inflatable boat tied to buoy (no occupants)
Sex of victim:
Activity:
Injury: 2 semi-circular bites on aft starboard tube of boat

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5.2 to 5.8 m white shark 5.2 to 5.8 m Great white shark

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