Shark attack at Walkers beach, Elliston, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Walkers beach, Elliston, South Australia, 9th-Jan-2024
Date of attack: January 9th 2024
Location: Walkers beach, Elliston, South Australia
Shark species: Great Great white shark
Name of victim: Murray Adams
Age of victim: 64 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Leg bitten

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