Shark attack details: Off Wedge Island, Western Australia, 14-Jul-2012
| Date of attack: |
July 14th 2012 |
| Location: |
Off Wedge Island, Western Australia |
| Shark species: |
5 m Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Ben Linden |
| Age of victim: |
24 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
FATAL |
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