Shark attack at Shelter Cove, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Shelter Cove, California, 03-Sep-1995
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

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