Shark attack at Gracetown, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Gracetown, Western Australia, 25-Sep-17
Date of attack: September 25th 2017
Location: Gracetown, Western Australia
Shark species: Great white shark, 3.5 m
Name of victim: Catherine Vissers
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, board damaged by shark

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White shark, 3.5 m Great white shark, 3.5 m

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