Shark attack at Trigg Beach, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Trigg Beach, Western Australia, 19-Dec-2012
Date of attack: December 19th 2012
Location: Trigg Beach, Western Australia
Shark species: 6' Tiger shark
Name of victim: Richard Wands
Age of victim: 32 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury

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