Shark attack at Varanus Island, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Varanus Island, Western Australia, 27-Jul-21
Date of attack: July 27th 2021
Location: Varanus Island, Western Australia
Shark species: Sickelfin lemon shark, 3m
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 34 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Leg bitten when he jumped on the sharkPROVOKED INCIDENT

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