Shark attack at Wharton Beach, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Wharton Beach, Western Australia, 02-Dec-2006
Date of attack: December 2nd 2006
Location: Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Shark species: 5 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Zac Golebiowski
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body boarding
Injury: Right leg severed, left leg lacerated

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