Shark attack at Off Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Off Rottnest Island, Western Australia,
Date of attack:
Location: Off Rottnest Island, Western Australia
Shark species: 2.1 m [7'] Sand tiger shark
Name of victim: Mick Coleman
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing, shot a sandtiger shark. Cord to spear tangled round his legs & a wave washed him onto a reef.
Injury: Bruises & minor injuries from reef, not the shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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2.1 m [7'] sand tiger shark 2.1 m [7'] Sand tiger shark

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