Shark attack at Wiseman's Beach, Peake Bay, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Wiseman's Beach, Peake Bay, South Australia, 03-Mar-1985
Date of attack: March 3rd 1985
Location: Wiseman's Beach, Peake Bay, South Australia
Shark species: 6 m [20'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Shirley Anne Durdin
Age of victim: 33 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Free diving for scallops
Injury: FATAL

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