Shark attack details: Albany, Western Australia, 09-Nov-1997
| Date of attack: |
November 9th 1997 |
| Location: |
Albany, Western Australia |
| Shark species: |
Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Kevin Hulkes |
| Age of victim: |
42 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Scuba diving (submerged riding a scooter) |
| Injury: |
Left arm lacerated when shark grabbed scooter |
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