Shark attack details: Surf Beach, Vandenberg AFB, California, 22-Oct-2010
| Date of attack: |
October 22nd 2010 |
| Location: |
Surf Beach, Vandenberg AFB, California |
| Shark species: |
14' to 18' Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Lucas Ransom |
| Age of victim: |
19 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Body boarding |
| Injury: |
FATAL |
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