https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/05/13/autopsy-witnesses-reveals-new-details-about-santa-cruz-surfer-shark-attack/ > The shark that took the life of surfer Ben Kelly off Sand Dollar Beach in Aptos on Saturday was a sub-adult great white at least 10-feet in length, and a gash to Kelly’s right knee caused him to bleed to death, according to witnesses of the autopsy performed Monday. > Related Articles ‘Legend’: Santa Cruz surfer killed by shark celebrated as the brightest of lights Santa Cruz surfer killed in shark attack identified The Santa Cruz County Coroner’s Office released only the following statement Wednesday morning: