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

Shark attack details: Salmon Creek, Sonoma County, California, 28-May-2004
Date of attack: May 28th 2004
Location: Salmon Creek, Sonoma County, California
Shark species: 2.4 m to 3.7 m [8' to 12'] shark
Name of victim: Bernard 'Butch' Connor, Jr.
Age of victim: 44 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury

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