Fatal Shark Attack, Franzman

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Title

Fatal Shark Attack, Franzman

Description

Deborah Franzman age 50 was killed on August 19th, 2003 while swimming 75 yards offshore of Avila Beach, California. Witnesses say she was in a full body wetsuit and fins in close proximity to sea lions, when a Great White Shark estimated to be 15-18 feet long attack and killed Deborah.

Date of Attack

August 19, 2003

Type of Shark

Great white

Activity at time of attack

Swimming

Survive?

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Location

Avila Beach, CA, USA

Images

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Deborah Franzman
Image credit: SF Gate