Shark attack at 8.5 miles south of Ano Nuevo State Reserve, Davenport County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: 8.5 miles south of Ano Nuevo State Reserve, Davenport County, California, 01-Jul-1991
Date of attack: July 1st 1991
Location: 8.5 miles south of Ano Nuevo State Reserve, Davenport County, California
Shark species: 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Eric Larsen
Age of victim: 32 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Forearm, upper thigh, knee & ankle lacerated

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5 m [16.5'] white shark 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark

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