Shark attack at Little Congwong Beach, La Perouse , New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Little Congwong Beach, La Perouse , New South Wales, 23-Feb-18
Date of attack: February 23rd 2018
Location: Little Congwong Beach, La Perouse , New South Wales
Shark species: Juvenile Great white shark, 2.7 to 3.2 m
Name of victim: Anna Shurapey
Age of victim: 55 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Laceratons to right leg & foot

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Juvenile white shark,  2.7 to 3.2 m Juvenile Great white shark, 2.7 to 3.2 m

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