Shark attack details: Humboldt Bay, Eureka, Humboldt County, California, 30-Oct-2012
| Date of attack: |
October 30th 2012 |
| Location: |
Humboldt Bay, Eureka, Humboldt County, California |
| Shark species: |
Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Scott Stephens |
| Age of victim: |
25 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Multiple lacerations to torso |
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