Shark attack details: Bunbury, Western Australia, 10-Jun-2004
| Date of attack: |
June 10th 2004 |
| Location: |
Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Shark species: |
2.5 m [8.25'] bronze whaler |
| Name of victim: |
Tom O'Brien |
| Age of victim: |
17 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Body boarding |
| Injury: |
Ankle & foot lacerated |
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![2.5 m [8.25'] bronze whaler](/images/bronze-whaler.jpg)