Shark attack at Three Stripes near Cheynes Beach, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Three Stripes near Cheynes Beach, Western Australia, 29-Dec-2014
Date of attack: December 29th 2014
Location: Three Stripes near Cheynes Beach, Western Australia
Shark species: Great white shark, 4 to 5 m
Name of victim: Jay Muscat
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: FATAL

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