Shark attack at Floreat Beach, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Floreat Beach, Western Australia, 26-Jun-2004
Date of attack: June 26th 2004
Location: Floreat Beach, Western Australia
Shark species: Shark had green rope lodged in its mouth
Name of victim: Gavin Duncan
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Crayfishing
Injury: No injury, shark made threat displays & diver fended it off with his speargun

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