Shark attack at Clam Beach, near Eureka, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Clam Beach, near Eureka, California, 24-Aug-1997
Date of attack: Aug 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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