Shark attack details: Flinders, Victoria, 25-Nov-2005
Date of attack: |
November 25th 2005 |
Location: |
Flinders, Victoria |
Shark species: |
1.8 m shark |
Name of victim: |
Tom Burke |
Age of victim: |
18 years old |
Sex of victim: |
M |
Activity: |
Surfing |
Injury: |
2 lacerations on leg, each 4" to 5" long |
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