Date28-Sep-1974
TypeUnprovoked
CountryUSA
LocationNorth of Point Sur, Monterey County
ActivitySurfing
SpeciesWhite shark, 5.5 m to 6 m [18' to 20']
InjuryThigh, lower back and surfboard bitten
VictimKirk Johnston, Male, 17 years old
Time07h30
SourceD. Miller & R. Collier, R. Collier, pp.59-62, J. McCosker & R. N. Lea