Shark attack at Cheynes Beach, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Cheynes Beach, Western Australia, Reported 28-Oct-2010
Date of attack:
Location: Cheynes Beach, Western Australia
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Deacon Plant
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: No injury, shark head-butted diver's thigh

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