Shark attack at Fishery Bay, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Fishery Bay, South Australia, 25-Apr-2015
Date of attack: April 25th 2015
Location: Fishery Bay, South Australia
Shark species: Great white shark, 6 m
Name of victim: Chris Blowes
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Leg severed at mid-thigh

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