Shark attack at Falcon Beach, Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia

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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