Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in West beach Glenelg, South Australia, Australia (2024 April 20)

🟢 Minor Attack
Great White Shark

This attack involved a great white shark

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #6,820 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #1 in West beach Glenelg
🦈 Great White Shark attack #744
🏄 Fishing attack #1210

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in West beach Glenelg, South Australia, Australia on 2024 April 20. The incident involved a Great White Shark shark during fishing activities.

Incident Details

Date2024 April 20
LocationWest beach Glenelg, South Australia, Australia
ActivityFishing
SpeciesGreat White Shark
InjuryMinor
SexM
AgeTeen (13-19)
Time13h40

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