Date06-Dec-1986
TypeUnprovoked
CountryUSA
LocationMonastery Beach, Carmel River State Park, Monterey Peninsula, Monterey California
ActivityFree diving & spearfishing (submerged)
Species5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] white shark
InjuryPunctured lung, lacerations to shoulder, face, jaw, neck & forearm
VictimFrank Gallo, Male, 27 years old
Time10h00
SourceR. Collier, pp.98-99; Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 12/7/1986
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