Shark attack details: Gleneden Beach, Oregon, 21-Apr-1998
| Date of attack: |
April 21st 1998 |
| Location: |
Gleneden Beach, Oregon |
| Shark species: |
5 m [16.5'] Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
John Forse |
| Age of victim: |
50 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing (lying prone on his board) |
| Injury: |
Right thigh bitten |
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