Shark attack at Sand Dollar Beach, Santa Cruz County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Sand Dollar Beach, Santa Cruz County, California, 09-May-20
Date of attack: May 9th 2020
Location: Sand Dollar Beach, Santa Cruz County, California
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Ben Kelly
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: FATAL

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