Shark attack details: Winki Pop, Bells Beach, Victoria, 18-Dec-2006
Date of attack: |
December 18th 2006 |
Location: |
Winki Pop, Bells Beach, Victoria |
Shark species: |
2.5 to 3 m shark |
Name of victim: |
Peter Galvin |
Age of victim: |
25 years old |
Sex of victim: |
M |
Activity: |
Surfing |
Injury: |
Left leg bitten |
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