Shark attack at Salmon Creek Beach, Sonoma County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Salmon Creek Beach, Sonoma County, California, 29-Nov-1996
Date of attack: Nov 29th 1996
Location: Salmon Creek Beach, Sonoma County, California
Shark species: 3 m to 5 m [10' to 16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Greg Ferry
Age of victim: 45 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Single laceration on ankle & board bitten

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