Shark attack at Bear Harbor, Mendocino County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Bear Harbor, Mendocino County, California, 19-Sep-1982
Date of attack: Sep 19th 1982
Location: Bear Harbor, Mendocino County, California
Shark species: 5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Michael J. Herder
Age of victim: 28 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Free diving for abalone from Zodiac (submerged)
Injury: Upper left thigh & buttocks bitten

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