Shark attack at , Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: , Western Australia, Reported 14-Oct-2009
Date of attack: October 14th 2009
Location: , Western Australia
Shark species: 10' Bull shark
Name of victim: Matt Bowen
Age of victim: 23 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving
Injury: Severe lacerations to lower right leg

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