Shark attack at Cactus Beach, near Ceduna, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Cactus Beach, near Ceduna, South Australia, 31-Aug-1977
Date of attack: August 31st 1977
Location: Cactus Beach, near Ceduna, South Australia
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Philip Horley
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Board rammed & bitten, left thigh lacerated

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