Shark attack at Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Shark attack details: Phillip Island, Victoria, 22-Oct-1988
Date of attack: Oct 22nd 1988
Location: Phillip Island, Victoria
Shark species: 7' shark
Name of victim: John Wonham
Age of victim: 38 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to right leg

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