Shark attack at Kelpies near Wylie Bay, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Kelpies near Wylie Bay, Western Australia, 17-Apr-17
Date of attack: April 17th 2017
Location: Kelpies near Wylie Bay, Western Australia
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Laeticia Brouwer
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Surfing
Injury: FATAL

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