Shark attack at Tunitas Beach, San Mateo County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Tunitas Beach, San Mateo County, California, 15-Aug-1987
Date of attack: August 15th 1987
Location: Tunitas Beach, San Mateo County, California
Shark species: 5.7 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Craig Rogers
Age of victim: 40 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing (sitting on his board)
Injury: Fingers & surfboard injured

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