Shark attack at Off Shelter Cover (between Fort Bragg & Eureka), California, Usa

Shark attack details: Off Shelter Cover (between Fort Bragg & Eureka), California, 21-Jul-1985
Date of attack: Jul 21st 1985
Location: Off Shelter Cover (between Fort Bragg & Eureka), California
Shark species: 5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] Great white shark
Name of victim: 4.9 m fibreglass boat. Occupant: Jack Siverling
Sex of victim:
Activity: Bottom fishing for lingcod & had hooked a fish
Injury: No injury to occupant, shark rammed boat catapulting it out of the water

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