Shark attack details: Horseshoe Reef, Scott Creek, Davenport, Santa Cruz County, California, 05-Oct-1991
| Date of attack: |
October 5th 1991 |
| Location: |
Horseshoe Reef, Scott Creek, Davenport, Santa Cruz County, California |
| Shark species: |
5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
John Ferrerira |
| Age of victim: |
32 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Arm, shoulder & back bitten |
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![5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] white shark](/images/white.jpg)