Shark attack details: Fourth Beach / Twilgth Beach, Western Australia, 30-Mar-1987
Date of attack: |
March 30th 1987 |
Location: |
Fourth Beach / Twilgth Beach, Western Australia |
Shark species: |
2 m to 3 m bronze Whaler shark |
Name of victim: |
Grantley Butcher |
Age of victim: |
18 years old |
Sex of victim: |
M |
Activity: |
Surfing |
Injury: |
Calf lacerated |
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