Shark attack at Morro Strand State Beach, San Luis Obispo County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Morro Strand State Beach, San Luis Obispo County, California, 29-Aug-2015
Date of attack: August 29th 2015
Location: Morro Strand State Beach, San Luis Obispo County, California
Shark species: Great white shark, 11' to 12'
Name of victim: Elinor Dempsey
Age of victim: 54 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, surfboard bitten

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