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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