Shark attack at Kelpids Beach, Wylie Bay, Esperance, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Kelpids Beach, Wylie Bay, Esperance, Western Australia, 02-Oct-2014
Date of attack: October 2nd 2014
Location: Kelpids Beach, Wylie Bay, Esperance, Western Australia
Shark species: 2 Great white shark: 13' & 9"8"
Name of victim: Sean Pollard
Age of victim: 23 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Left arm & right hand severed, lacerations to both legs

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