Shark attack at Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Port Hedland, Western Australia, 07-Oct-22
Date of attack: October 7th 2022
Location: Port Hedland, Western Australia
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: Robbie Peck
Age of victim: 38 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Multiple injuries to left shoulder, arm and hand

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