Shark attack details: Wedge Island, Western Australia, 23-Oct-2010
| Date of attack: |
October 23rd 2010 |
| Location: |
Wedge Island, Western Australia |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Liam Walker |
| Age of victim: |
14 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Kite Surfing |
| Injury: |
Lacerations to lower right leg |
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