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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