Shark Bites Surfer Near Location Where Another Man Was Attacked 3 Months Ago
DAVENPORT — A surfer was bitten by a shark Saturday not far from the site of another shark attack three months ago.
John Ferrara, 32, was airlifted to Stanford University hospital, where he was reported in good condition with gashes on his arm and back, a hospital spokeswoman said.
He was bitten twice by a 12-foot shark, believed to be a Great White, authorities said. Other surfers used clothing to bandage the wounds and brought him to shore.
The attack occurred about 14 miles north of Santa Cruz, near the town of Davenport.
Another surfer, Eric Larsen, fought off a shark in the same area in July and survived despite losing half the blood in his body. He received 400 stitches.
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