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

Shark attack details: Salmon Beach, Sonoma County, California, 19-Oct-2005
Date of attack: October 19th 2005
Location: Salmon Beach, Sonoma County, California
Shark species: 18' Great white shark
Name of victim: Megan Halavais
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Leg bitten

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