Shark attack details: Monastery Beach, Carmel River State Park, Monterey Peninsula, California, 06-Dec-1986
Date of attack: |
December 6th 1986 |
Location: |
Monastery Beach, Carmel River State Park, Monterey Peninsula, California |
Shark species: |
5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] Great white shark |
Name of victim: |
Frank Gallo |
Age of victim: |
27 years old |
Sex of victim: |
M |
Activity: |
Free diving & spearfishing (submerged) |
Injury: |
Punctured lung, lacerations to shoulder, face, jaw, neck & forearm |
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