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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![3 m to 4 m [10' to 13'] white shark](/images/white.jpg)