Shark attack at Near oil rig Hondo, 5 nm from Gaviota, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Near oil rig Hondo, 5 nm from Gaviota, California, 02-Aug-2010
Date of attack: August 2nd 2010
Location: Near oil rig Hondo, 5 nm from Gaviota, California
Shark species: 15' Great white shark
Name of victim: Duane Strosaker
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Kayaking
Injury: No injury, kayak bitten

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