Shark attack at Off Perforated Island near Coffin Bay, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Off Perforated Island near Coffin Bay, South Australia, 17-Feb-2011
Date of attack: February 17th 2011
Location: Off Perforated Island near Coffin Bay, South Australia
Shark species: Great white shark x 2
Name of victim: Peter Clarkson
Age of victim: 49 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving for abalone
Injury: FATAL

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