Shark attack at West Beach, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: West Beach, Adelaide, South Australia, 16-Dec-2004
Date of attack: December 16th 2004
Location: West Beach, Adelaide, South Australia
Shark species: 4.5 m & 5 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Nick Peterson
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scurfing (surfboard being towed behind a boat)
Injury: FATAL

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