Shark attack at Latigo Point / Paradise Cove,west of Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Latigo Point / Paradise Cove,west of Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, 26-Jan-1989
Date of attack: January 26th 1989
Location: Latigo Point / Paradise Cove,west of Malibu, Los Angeles County, California
Shark species: 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Tamara McAllister
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Kayaking
Injury: FATAL, thigh bitten, hands lacerated

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