Shark attack at Topanga Beach, Los Angeles County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Topanga Beach, Los Angeles County, California, 31-Jul-2012
Date of attack: July 31st 2012
Location: Topanga Beach, Los Angeles County, California
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Jared Tennison
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, surfer knocked off board when shark struck surfboard

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