Shark attack details: Clam Beach, near Eureka, California, 24-Aug-1997
| Date of attack: |
August 24th 1997 |
| Location: |
Clam Beach, near Eureka, California |
| Shark species: |
5 m [16.5'] Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Scott Yerby |
| Age of victim: |
29 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing (sitting on his board) |
| Injury: |
Leg & hand bitten |
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