Shark attack at Wreck of paddle steamer, Koputai, 6 km off Bondi Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Wreck of paddle steamer, Koputai, 6 km off Bondi Beach, New South Wales, 24-May-1996
Date of attack: May 24th 1996
Location: Wreck of paddle steamer, Koputai, 6 km off Bondi Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Pat Bowring
Age of victim: 45 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Tech diving
Injury: FATAL

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