Shark attack at Kelp Beds Beach (Kelpies), Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Kelp Beds Beach (Kelpies), Western Australia, 09-Oct-20
Date of attack: October 9th 2020
Location: Kelp Beds Beach (Kelpies), Western Australia
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Andrew Sharpe
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: FATAL

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