Shark attack at Near Broome in Roebuck Bay, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Near Broome in Roebuck Bay, Western Australia, 04-Mar-1989
Date of attack: March 4th 1989
Location: Near Broome in Roebuck Bay, Western Australia
Shark species: 3.5 m Tiger shark
Name of victim: Kim Courtenay
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Kayaking
Injury: No injury, but the kayak was bitten by the shark

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