Shark attack at Port Kennedy Beach, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Port Kennedy Beach, Western Australia, 27-Dec-2008
Date of attack: December 27th 2008
Location: Port Kennedy Beach, Western Australia
Shark species: 4 to 5m Great white shark
Name of victim: Brian Guest
Age of victim: 51 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: FATAL

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