Shark attack at Wrights Bay, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Wrights Bay, South Australia, Reported 03-Mar-2016
Date of attack: March 3rd 2016
Location: Wrights Bay, South Australia
Shark species: Bronze whaler
Name of victim: Lee Taplin
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Puncture wounds to right calf

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