Shark attack at Warra Beach, Coral Bay, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Warra Beach, Coral Bay, Western Australia, 16-May-2007
Date of attack: May 16th 2007
Location: Warra Beach, Coral Bay, Western Australia
Shark species: 2.5 m shark
Name of victim: Becky Cooke
Age of victim: 38 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Wading
Injury: Left heel & calf bitten

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