Shark attack details: Falcon Beach, Mandurah, Western Australia, 31-May-2016
| Date of attack: |
May 31st 2016 |
| Location: |
Falcon Beach, Mandurah, Western Australia |
| Shark species: |
Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Ben Gerring |
| Age of victim: |
29 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
FATAL |
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