Shark attack at Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

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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