Shark attack at Elliston, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Elliston, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, 14-May-2014
Date of attack: May 14th 2014
Location: Elliston, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
Shark species: Great white shark, 15'
Name of victim: Andrew McLeod
Age of victim: 35 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, but surfboard severely damaged

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