Shark attack at 24 km off Santa Catalina Island in the Channel Islands, California, Usa

Shark attack details: 24 km off Santa Catalina Island in the Channel Islands, California, 03-Sep-1989
Date of attack: Sep 3rd 1989
Location: 24 km off Santa Catalina Island in the Channel Islands, California
Shark species: Blue Shark
Name of victim: Larry Stroup
Age of victim: 46 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Filming 5' blue shark
Injury: Hand & both arms bitten PROVOKED INCIDENT

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