Shark attack details: North of Morro Rock, San Luis Obispo County, California, 24-Apr-1988

Date of attack:	Apr 24th 1988
Location:	North of Morro Rock, San Luis Obispo County, California
Shark species:	Great white shark
Name of victim:	Mark Rudy
Sex of victim:	M
Activity:	Surfing
Injury:	No Injury

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