Shark attack at Lady Julia Percy Island, Victoria , Australia

Shark attack details: Lady Julia Percy Island, Victoria , 29-Nov-1964
Date of attack: November 29th 1964
Location: Lady Julia Percy Island, Victoria
Shark species: 2.4 m [8'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Henri Bource
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Free diving with seals
Injury: Left leg severed

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2.4 m [8'] white shark 2.4 m [8'] Great white shark

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