Shark attack at Lefthanders Beach, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Lefthanders Beach, Margaret River, Western Australia, 10-Jul-2004
Date of attack: July 10th 2004
Location: Lefthanders Beach, Margaret River, Western Australia
Shark species: 2 sharks, 4.5 m & 3 m
Name of victim: Bradley Adrian Smith
Age of victim: 30 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: FATAL, abdomen, pelvis & leg bitten

View detailed report (PDF)

Map showing shark attack location and nearby incidents

Nearby shark attacks

Shark attack

Australia

Attacks by region

Attacks by location

  • Sydney (10)
  • Sydney Harbor (10)
  • Near Thursday Island (9)
  • Brisbane River (9)
  • Newcastle (8)
  • Moreton Bay (8)
  • Brisbane (7)
  • Great Barrier Reef (7)
  • Bunbury (7)
  • Coogee (7)