Date07-Jun-1960
TypeInvalid
CountryUSA
Location10 miles off Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County
ActivityTesting classified underwater electronic gear for Raytheon Corporation, vessel torn apart by explosion
SpeciesShark involvement prior to death was not confirmed
InjuryLegs & arms bitten, coroner unable to determine if injuries occurred before death.
VictimPaul Timothy Lovette, Dr. Neal Beardsley, James C. Russell, Harold H. Mackie, Dale Howard & Diego J. Terres on 42' Navy craft, Marie, Male, 37 years old
SourceL.A. Times, 6/10/1960; L. Schultz & M. Malin, p.560; SAF Case #724
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