Shark attack at Turquois Bay, Western Australia, Australia

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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