Shark attack details: South Neptune Island, South Australia, 28-Jun-1998
| Date of attack: |
June 28th 1998 |
| Location: |
South Neptune Island, South Australia |
| Shark species: |
Thought to involve a 5.5 m Great white shark named Kong |
| Name of victim: |
Doug Chesser |
| Age of victim: |
26 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Free diving for abalone |
| Injury: |
FATAL, left thigh and lower leg severely injured |
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