Shark attack at Off Catalina Island, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Off Catalina Island, California, 06-May-2012
Date of attack: May 6th 2012
Location: Off Catalina Island, California
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Rose McKereghan
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Paddle boarding
Injury: No injury, shark bit paddleboard

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