Shark attack details: Gracetown, Western Australia, 23-Nov-2013
| Date of attack: |
November 23rd 2013 |
| Location: |
Gracetown, Western Australia |
| Shark species: |
Thought to involve a Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Chris Boyd |
| Age of victim: |
35 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
FATAL |
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