Shark attack at Bird Rock, Tomales Point, California, Usa

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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