Shark attack at Monastery Beach, Carmel River State Park, Monterey Peninsula, California, Usa

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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5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] white shark 5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] Great white shark

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