Shark attack details: Castle Rock, San Miguel Island, California, 29-Oct-1992
| Date of attack: |
October 29th 1992 |
| Location: |
Castle Rock, San Miguel Island, California |
| Shark species: |
2.5 m [8.25'] Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Andy Schupe |
| Age of victim: |
40 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Hookah diving for sea urchins |
| Injury: |
Foot & swim fin punctured |
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![2.5 m [8.25'] white shark](/images/white.jpg)