Shark attack at Scripps, LaJolla, San Diego County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Scripps, LaJolla, San Diego County, California, 24-Aug-2005
Date of attack: August 24th 2005
Location: Scripps, LaJolla, San Diego County, California
Shark species: juvenile Great white shark
Name of victim: Tony Simmonson
Age of victim: 37 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lower right leg lacerated

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