Shark attack details: Esperance, Western Australia, 02-Jan-20
| Date of attack: |
Jan 2nd 2020 |
| Location: |
Esperance, Western Australia |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Eric Birighitti |
| Age of victim: |
21 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming after being swept off rocks |
| Injury: |
Probable drowning and scavenging |
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