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: 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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