Shark attack at Seal Rock, Goleta Beach, Santa Barbara, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Seal Rock, Goleta Beach, Santa Barbara, California, 20-Jul-17
Date of attack: July 20th 2017
Location: Seal Rock, Goleta Beach, Santa Barbara, California
Shark species: Great white shark, 8' to 10'
Name of victim: Rolf Geyling
Age of victim: 50 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: SUP
Injury: No injury, shark bit paddleboard

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White shark, 8' to 10' Great white shark, 8' to 10'

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