Shark attack at Deer Creek Beach, Ventura County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Deer Creek Beach, Ventura County, California, 05-Sep-2015
Date of attack: September 5th 2015
Location: Deer Creek Beach, Ventura County, California
Shark species: Hammerhead shark.
Name of victim: Dylan Marks
Age of victim: 29 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Kayak Fishing
Injury: Laceration to dorsum of foot by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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