| Date of attack: | October 31st 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Otter Point, Pacific Grove, California |
| Shark species: | unknown |
| Name of victim: | Jim Affinito |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Surfing |
| Injury: | Minor inury from shark's fin |
Surfer Knocked Off Board by Shark in California
On 31 October 2022, Jim Affinito was surfing at Otter Point, Pacific Grove, California, when a shark bumped his board, throwing him into the water.
The impact bruised his thigh, but he managed to swim back to shore without serious injury. Authorities planned to analyze his surfboard for shark DNA to confirm the species.
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