Shark attack at Coral Bay, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Coral Bay, Western Australia, 19-Jan-2012
Date of attack: January 19th 2012
Location: Coral Bay, Western Australia
Shark species: 3m Tiger shark
Name of victim: David Pickering
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: Lacerations to right forearm

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