Shark attack at San Miguel Island, California, Usa

Shark attack details: San Miguel Island, California, 09-Dec-1994
Date of attack: December 9th 1994
Location: San Miguel Island, California
Shark species: 5 m to 5.5 m [16.5' to 18'] Great white shark
Name of victim: James Robinson
Age of victim: 42 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Commercial diver (submerged or treading water)
Injury: FATAL, right leg nearly severed, puncture wounds on left leg

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