Shark attack details: Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, California, Reported 16-Apr-1994
| Date of attack: |
April 16th 1994 |
| Location: |
Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, California |
| Shark species: |
Blue shark bites post mortem |
| Name of victim: |
Michele Von Emster |
| Age of victim: |
25 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
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| Injury: |
Not a shark attack; possibly murder. Body recovered 4-16-1994 minus severed leg |
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