Shark attack at Wreck Point, Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Wreck Point, Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia, 19-Mar-2005
Date of attack: March 19th 2005
Location: Wreck Point, Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia
Shark species: 6 m [20'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Geoffrey Brazier
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: FATAL

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