Shark attack at Portland, Victoria, Australia

Shark attack details: Portland, Victoria, 30-Oct-2009
Date of attack: October 30th 2009
Location: Portland, Victoria
Shark species: 4 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Rhys Gadsden
Age of victim: 27 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Kayaking
Injury: No injury, shark bit kayak

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