Shark attack at San Onofre, California, Usa

Shark attack details: San Onofre, California, 29-Nov-1992
Date of attack: November 29th 1992
Location: San Onofre, California
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] Mako shark
Name of victim: John Regan
Age of victim: 31 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing / free diving
Injury: 10 puncture wounds to right calf

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