Shark attack at Native Dog Beach, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Native Dog Beach, Western Australia, 27-Nov-2010
Date of attack: November 27th 2010
Location: Native Dog Beach, Western Australia
Shark species: Shark involvement not confirmed
Name of victim: Michael Utley
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Death may have been due to drowning

View detailed report (PDF)

Map showing shark attack location and nearby incidents

Nearby shark attacks

Shark attack

Australia

Attacks by region

Attacks by location

  • Sydney (10)
  • Sydney Harbor (10)
  • Near Thursday Island (9)
  • Brisbane River (9)
  • Moreton Bay (8)
  • Newcastle (8)
  • Bunbury (7)
  • Coogee (7)
  • Ross River, Townsville (7)
  • Bondi (7)