Shark attack at Moonstone Beach, Humboldt County, California, Usa

Shark attack details: Moonstone Beach, Humboldt County, California, 17-Oct-1980
Date of attack: October 17th 1980
Location: Moonstone Beach, Humboldt County, California
Shark species: 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Curt Vikan
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury

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