Shark attack at Southeast Farallon Island, Farallon Islands, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Southeast Farallon Island, Farallon Islands, California, 09-Sep-1989
Date of attack: Sep 9th 1989
Location: Southeast Farallon Island, Farallon Islands, California
Shark species: 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Mark Tisserand
Age of victim: 38 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Hookah diving for abalone (descending)
Injury: Leg bitten

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