Shark attack at Broad Beach, Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Broad Beach, Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, 29-Jul-2006
Date of attack: July 29th 2006
Location: Broad Beach, Malibu, Los Angeles County, California
Shark species: Thought to involve a Mako shark, but possibly a sea lion
Name of victim: Bruce Lurie
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Boogie Boarding
Injury: Bruises, laceration to head, spinal cord injury & neck broken at C5/C6

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