Shark attack at Solana Beach, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Solana Beach, California, 25-Apr-2008
Date of attack: April 25th 2008
Location: Solana Beach, California
Shark species: 12' to 15' Great white shark
Name of victim: Dave Martin
Age of victim: 66 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL

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