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: |
Roy Jeffrey Stoddard |
| Age of victim: |
24 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Kayaking |
| Injury: |
Reported by media as shark attack but forensic evidence indicated the kayaker died prior to any shark involvement |
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