Shark attack at Black Point, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Black Point, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, 25-Sep-2000
Date of attack: September 25th 2000
Location: Black Point, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Jevan Wright
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: FATAL

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