Shark attack at Stratham Beach, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Stratham Beach, Western Australia, 31-Mar-2012
Date of attack: March 31st 2012
Location: Stratham Beach, Western Australia
Shark species: 4 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Peter Kurmann
Age of victim: 33 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving
Injury: FATAL

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