Shark attack details: Between Santa Cruz Island and Santa Barbara, California, 15-Aug-1993
| Date of attack: |
August 15th 1993 |
| Location: |
Between Santa Cruz Island and Santa Barbara, California |
| Shark species: |
>6 m Great white shark, according to witnesses |
| Name of victim: |
21 m sportfishing vessel Seabiscuit. Occupants: Captain Louie Abbott & 2 dozen anglers |
| Sex of victim: |
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| Activity: |
Watching the shark feeding on a dead pinniped |
| Injury: |
No injury to occupants; shark circled boat repeatedly then rammed the vessel 3 time |
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