Shark attack details: Surfers Point, Phillip Island, Victoria, 01-Oct-1989
| Date of attack: |
October 1st 1989 |
| Location: |
Surfers Point, Phillip Island, Victoria |
| Shark species: |
Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
John Benson |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
No details |
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