Shark attack at Zuma Beach, Santa Monica, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Zuma Beach, Santa Monica, California, 30-Aug-1955
Date of attack: August 30th 1955
Location: Zuma Beach, Santa Monica, California
Shark species: 5' thresher or blue shark. The shark was killed following the incident
Name of victim: Dale Strand
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Surfer grabbed shark, which turned & bit him and 2 lifeguards PROVOKED INCIDENT

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