Date15-Aug-1993
TypeWatercraft
CountryUSA
LocationBetween Santa Cruz Island and Santa Barbara
ActivityWatching the shark feeding on a dead pinniped
Species>6 m white shark, according to witnesses
InjuryNo injury to occupants; shark circled boat repeatedly then rammed the vessel 3 times
Victim21 m sportfishing vessel Seabiscuit. Occupants: Captain Louie Abbott & 2 dozen anglers
Time11h30
SourceR. Collier, p.174
Shark Data Lab