Shark attack at Burns Beach, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Burns Beach, Perth, Western Australia, 07-Sep-19
Date of attack: September 7th 2019
Location: Burns Beach, Perth, Western Australia
Shark species: 14' Great white shark
Name of victim: Joe Petrovich
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: No injury, shark bit swim fin

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