Shark attack at Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western Australia, 06-Nov-2000
Date of attack: November 6th 2000
Location: Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western Australia
Shark species: 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Ken Crew
Age of victim: 49 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, torso bitten, leg severed

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