Shark attack at Off Wedge Island, Western Australia, Australia

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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