Shark attack details: Newport, Lincoln County, Oregon, 20-Oct-2011
Date of attack: |
October 20th 2011 |
Location: |
Newport, Lincoln County, Oregon |
Shark species: |
15' Great white shark |
Name of victim: |
Bobby Gumm |
Age of victim: |
41 years old |
Sex of victim: |
M |
Activity: |
Surfing |
Injury: |
No injury, shark bit surfboard |
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