Shark attack at Winki Pop, Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia

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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