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California Swimmer Attacked By White Shark While Swimming From Catalina Island To The Mainland
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iStockphoto / Alessandro De MaddalenaAudio By CarbonatixA long distance swimmer in California required medical rescuing overnight after being attacked by what was assumed to be a white shark during a swim from Catalina Island to the mainland.
The Catalina Island channel is a world renowned spot for long distance swimmers.
Great White Shark Attack Off Catalina Island, CaliforniaThe unidentified swimmer is believed to be between 50-55 years old.
The Mainland to Catalina Island record was set by Penny Lee Dean in 1976 at 07:15:55.
Grace van der Byl holds the Catalina Island to Mainland record at 07:27:25, a record set in 2012.