Shark attack at Lipson Cove, Tumby Bay, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Lipson Cove, Tumby Bay, South Australia, 25-Aug-1992
Date of attack: August 25th 1992
Location: Lipson Cove, Tumby Bay, South Australia
Shark species: 4 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Jason Bates
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Minor cuts, sufboard bitten

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