Shark attack at Waitpinga Beach, near Victor Harbor, Encounter Bay, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Waitpinga Beach, near Victor Harbor, Encounter Bay, South Australia, 09-Mar-1989
Date of attack: March 9th 1989
Location: Waitpinga Beach, near Victor Harbor, Encounter Bay, South Australia
Shark species: 2 m [6.75'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Matthew Foale
Age of victim: 27 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Thigh bitten FATAL

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