Shark attack at Middleton Beach, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Middleton Beach, South Australia, 17-Jan-1998
Date of attack: January 17th 1998
Location: Middleton Beach, South Australia
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Greg Anderson
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: 20 punctures in right foot

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