Shark attack at Albany, Western Australia, Australia

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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