| Date of attack: | September 3rd 1995 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Shelter Cove, California |
| Shark species: | 3 m to 4 m [10' to 13'] Great white shark |
| Name of victim: | Brian Hillenburg |
| Age of victim: | 32 years old |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Abalone diving using Hookah (resting on the surface) |
| Injury: | Lower leg bitten |
Map showing shark attack location and nearby incidents
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![3 m to 4 m [10' to 13'] white shark](/images/white.jpg)
3 m to 4 m [10' to 13']