Shark attack at Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Rottnest Island, Western Australia, 22-Oct-2011
Date of attack: Oct 22nd 2011
Location: Rottnest Island, Western Australia
Shark species: 10' Great white shark
Name of victim: George Wainwright
Age of victim: 32 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving
Injury: FATAL

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