Shark attack at Shelly Point, Tasmania, Australia

Shark attack details: Shelly Point, Tasmania, 22-Oct-1989
Date of attack: Oct 22nd 1989
Location: Shelly Point, Tasmania
Shark species: 2.7 m [9'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Steven Jillett
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, board bitten

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