Shark attack at Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western Australia, 06-Nov-2000
Date of attack: November 6th 2000
Location: Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western Australia
Shark species: 4.9 m [16'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Dirk Avery
Age of victim: 52 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Leg & feet lacerated

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