Shark attack at Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, California, 09-Jan-2001
Date of attack: January 9th 2001
Location: Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, California
Shark species: 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] "black finned shark"
Name of victim: Larry McCash
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Foot bruised, board dinged

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