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

Shark attack details: Brighton Beach, Adelaide, South Australia, 12-Feb-2006
Date of attack: February 12th 2006
Location: Brighton Beach, Adelaide, South Australia
Shark species: 4.5 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Josh Francou, Michael Brister & Paul Bahr
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupants; shark nudged the 5.3 m boat

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