Shark attack at Levys Beach, Victoria, Australia

Shark attack details: Levys Beach, Victoria, 30-Jul-2008
Date of attack: July 30th 2008
Location: Levys Beach, Victoria
Shark species: 8' Great white shark or 7-gill shark
Name of victim: Aaron Seare
Age of victim: 31 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, surfboard leash severed

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8' white shark or 7-gill shark 8' Great white shark or 7-gill shark

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