Shark attack at Monterey Bay, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Monterey Bay, California, 09-Apr-1989
Date of attack: April 9th 1989
Location: Monterey Bay, California
Shark species: 5 m to 7 m Great white shark
Name of victim: 10.7 m boat. Occupants: John Capella & friends
Sex of victim:
Activity:
Injury: No injury to occupants. Shark rammed boat 4 times

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