Shark attack details: Shelly Point, Tasmania, 22-Oct-1989
| Date of attack: |
October 22nd 1989 |
| Location: |
Shelly Point, Tasmania |
| Shark species: |
2.7 m [9'] Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Steven Jillett |
| Age of victim: |
17 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
No injury, board bitten |
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![2.7 m [9'] white shark](/images/white.jpg)