Shark attack at Salmon Creek, Sonoma County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Salmon Creek, Sonoma County, California, 28-Nov-2002
Date of attack: Nov 28th 2002
Location: Salmon Creek, Sonoma County, California
Shark species: 3 m to 4.5 m [10' to 15'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Michael Casey
Age of victim: 48 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body boarding
Injury: Both legs severely lacerated

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