Shark attack at West Cove, Catalina Island, California, Usa

Shark attack details: West Cove, Catalina Island, California, 21-Jun-2008
Date of attack: June 21st 2008
Location: West Cove, Catalina Island, California
Shark species: 15' Great white shark
Name of victim: Bettina Pereira
Age of victim: 40 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Kayaking
Injury: No injury. Shark bumped kayak, flinging her into the water.

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15' white shark 15' Great white shark

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