Shark attack at Near Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Near Albany, Western Australia, 28-Jul-2016
Date of attack: July 28th 2016
Location: Near Albany, Western Australia
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Ian Watkins
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Kayaking
Injury: No injury, shark nudged kayak repeatedly

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