Shark attack at Esperance, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Esperance, Western Australia, 02-Jan-20
Date of attack: January 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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