Shark attack details: Turquois Bay, Western Australia, 28-Oct-2013
| Date of attack: |
October 28th 2013 |
| Location: |
Turquois Bay, Western Australia |
| Shark species: |
1 m blacktip eef shark |
| Name of victim: |
Glenda Simmons |
| Age of victim: |
60 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Snorkeling |
| Injury: |
Lacerations to right arm |
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