Shark attack at Avalon Beach, near Mandurah, 50 miles south of Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Avalon Beach, near Mandurah, 50 miles south of Perth, Western Australia, 04-Oct-1964
Date of attack: October 4th 1964
Location: Avalon Beach, near Mandurah, 50 miles south of Perth, Western Australia
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] Grey nurse shark
Name of victim: Murray Henderson
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing, but swimming to his board
Injury: Abrasions & 11 teethmarks on right lower leg

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1.8 m [6'] grey nurse shark 1.8 m [6'] Grey nurse shark

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