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Fatal California Shark Attacks Since 2000

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Since 2000 there have been 4 fatalities in California waters resulting from shark attacks. The majority of attacks are generally believed to be the result of great white sharks mistaking swimmers or surfers for their common prey, seals and sea lions.

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  •  Tuesday, August 19, 2003
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    Lat/Lng: 35.179975 , -120.731842
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    The incident, which occurred off Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County, had two common traits among the list of 93 unprovoked shark attacks off California's coast. The woman, Deborah Franzman, 50, was swimming on the surface of the water, and she was also in close proximity of several sea lions that were also swimming and feeding near the surface of the ocean. The swimmer likely became the target of the shark after it was attracted to the nearby sea lions, a favored prey item of white sharks.
    •  Wednesday, September 15, 2004
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      Lat/Lng: 39.445723 , -123.8052935
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      Scuba diver Randy Fry is hit by a great white off of Ten Mile River beach and killed.
      •  Friday, April 25, 2008
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        Lat/Lng: 32.991155 , -117.2711481
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        Retired veterinarian Dave Martin went swimming early on the morning of April 25, 2008. At 7:00 a.m. he was attacked by a shark. Witnesses say he was pushed up out of the water. He was bitten across both legs. Friends who were swimming with him were able to get him to shore. He died at approximately 7:49 a.m. on the beach.
        •  Friday, October 22, 2010
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          Lat/Lng: 34.660322364819 , -120.61614990234
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          Lucas Ransom was boogie boarding about 150 yards offshore at about 8:50 a.m. when the attack occurred, Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Sgt. Jason Grossini said Friday afternoon at a news conference on the beach. A friend who was surfing near him witnessed what happened, as did two people on the beach, Grossini said.
          •  total distance: 1,139 miles (1.833 km)

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