Shark attack at Binningup, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Binningup, Western Australia, 25-Jan-2004
Date of attack: January 25th 2004
Location: Binningup, Western Australia
Shark species: 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Allan Oppert
Age of victim: 46 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving
Injury: Left leg bitten

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