Shark attack details: Bird Rock, Tomales Point, California, 13-Aug-1996
| Date of attack: |
August 13th 1996 |
| Location: |
Bird Rock, Tomales Point, California |
| Shark species: |
6 m [20'] Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Colum Tinley |
| Age of victim: |
36 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Free diving for abalone |
| Injury: |
Left shoulder, forearm, hand & abdomen lacerated |
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