Shark attack at Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Kangaroo Island, South Australia, 24-Sep-2005
Date of attack: September 24th 2005
Location: Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Shark species: 14' to 16' Great white shark
Name of victim: Josh Berris
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to legs

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