Shark attack at Dugong Bay, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Dugong Bay, Western Australia, May-18
Date of attack: May 20th 2018
Location: Dugong Bay, Western Australia
Shark species: Tawny nurse shark, 2m
Name of victim: Melisa Brunning
Age of victim: 34 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Feeding sharks
Injury: Shallow lacerations to finger PROVOKED INCIDENT

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