Shark attack at Near Legendre Island, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Near Legendre Island, Western Australia, 05-Jan-2013
Date of attack: January 5th 2013
Location: Near Legendre Island, Western Australia
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Jake Swaffer
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing / Free diving
Injury: Calf & shin bitten

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