Date of attack: | July 24th 2023 |
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Location: | Gnarabup Beach , Western Australia |
Shark species: | Wfite shark |
Name of victim: | Jack Frost |
Age of victim: | 20s years old |
Sex of victim: | M |
Activity: | Surfing |
Injury: | Laceration to leg |
Surfer Bitten by Great White Shark in Western Australia
On 24 July 2023, surfer Jack Frost was attacked by a great white shark at Gnarabup Beach in Margaret River, Western Australia. The attack, which occurred 600 metres from shore, sent his surfboard flying. Frost managed to paddle back to shore despite a deep leg wound.
An off-duty nurse provided first aid before he was taken to hospital for further treatment. Authorities had warned of increased shark activity due to a nearby whale carcass.
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