Shark attack at Off Poison Creek, Cape Arid, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Off Poison Creek, Cape Arid, Western Australia, 08-Oct-2013
Date of attack: October 8th 2013
Location: Off Poison Creek, Cape Arid, Western Australia
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Greg Pickering
Age of victim: 55 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving for Abalone
Injury: Injuries to torso, head and face

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