In the chaos of the action, "Fanshaw Bay" lost four Wildcats and an Avenger. In addition, "Gambier Bay" was severely damaged and sunk as a result of Japanese naval gunfire, with her survivors being left behind by the beleaguered task force. As Taffy 3 retired to the southeast following the engagement, five Japanese kamikaze Zeroes, along with four escorting fighters, were spotted at 10:51. The first kamikaze aimed for "Kitkun Bay", but its aim was off, only clipping the carrier before detonating over the flight deck and plunging into the ocean. The second and third planes went for "Fanshaw Bay". The first plane to approach was shot down by her gun, and it nosedived into the ocean. However, one of its bombs still exploded some from her hull, sending shrapnel across the carrier. As the other kamikaze maneuvered into a position to strike the ship, it was shot down a safe distance from the carrier by her anti-aircraft gunners. The fourth kamikaze proceeded towards "White Plains", but only clipped the carrier, inflicting minor damage. The fifth kamikaze plunged towards, and sunk "St. Lo" with the loss of 113 lives. Even more kamikazes attempted to follow on the successful attack on "St. Lo", but accurate anti-aircraft fire and an effective fighter screen ensured that the carriers sustained no more substantial damage.