Shark attack at Waitpinga, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Waitpinga, South Australia, 5-Jun-2006
Date of attack: June 5th 2006
Location: Waitpinga, South Australia
Shark species: 14' Great white shark
Name of victim: Peter Dunn
Age of victim: 40 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, knocked off surfboard

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