Shark attack at Denmark, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Denmark, Western Australia, 24-Jun-2015
Date of attack: June 24th 2015
Location: Denmark, Western Australia
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Lily Kumpe
Age of victim: 37 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Bruises and abrasions to face, chin, chest, both shins & feet and cut to right hand when her surfboard was struck with force

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