Shark attack details: Montera Beach, San Mateo County, California, 12-Jan-1990
| Date of attack: |
January 12th 1990 |
| Location: |
Montera Beach, San Mateo County, California |
| Shark species: |
3 m to 4 m [10' to 13'] Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Sean Sullivan |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing (sitting on his board) |
| Injury: |
No injury, board bitten |
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![3 m to 4 m [10' to 13'] white shark](/images/white.jpg)