Shark attack at San Onofre, California, Usa

Shark attack details: San Onofre, California, 11-Jul-2009
Date of attack: July 11th 2009
Location: San Onofre, California
Shark species: 5' shark
Name of victim: Brian Hovnanian
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Paddle-surfing
Injury: No injury, shark collided with surfer & board

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