Shark attack at Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Margaret River, Western Australia, 30-Nov-2003
Date of attack: November 30th 2003
Location: Margaret River, Western Australia
Shark species: 1.2 m [4'] Wobbegong shark
Name of victim: Shane Scott
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: After biting Halverson, it bit Scott's thigh

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