Shark attack at Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Jurien Bay, Western Australia, 19-Aug-1967
Date of attack: August 19th 1967
Location: Jurien Bay, Western Australia
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Robert Bartle
Age of victim: 23 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing, dived to pick up a float line
Injury: FATAL, "bitten in two"

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