Shark attack at Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia, 09-Oct-2011
Date of attack: October 9th 2011
Location: Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Bryn Martin
Age of victim: 64 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL

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