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Shark Attack in Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo County, California, USA (2003 Unknown)

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo County, California, USA on 2003 Unknown. The incident involved a 4.5 m to 5.5 m [15' to 18'] Great White Shark shark during swimming, wearing black wetsuit & swim fins activities.

Incident Details

Date 2003 Unknown
Location Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo County, California, USA
Activity Swimming, wearing black wetsuit & swim fins
Species 4.5 m to 5.5 m [15' to 18'] Great White Shark
Injury FATAL Hip & upper thigh bitten, femoral artery severed
Fatal Yes
Sex F
Age 50
Time 08h15

Notes

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