Shark attack at Off Garden Island, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Off Garden Island, Western Australia, 30-Oct-2010
Date of attack: October 30th 2010
Location: Off Garden Island, Western Australia
Shark species: 3' Great white shark
Name of victim: Elyse Frankcom
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: Torso and left buttock bitten

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