Shark attack at Tathra, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Tathra, New South Wales, 03-Apr-2014
Date of attack: April 3rd 2014
Location: Tathra, New South Wales
Shark species: 3 m to 4 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Christine Armstrong
Age of victim: 63 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL

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