Incident Jan. 19, 2012 - Australia - David Pickering

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January 19, 2012
David Pickering
The Lagoon, Coral Bay, Western Australia

David Pickering, 26, was leading a group of snorkelers at Coral Bay in Western Australia when he was bitten on the right forarm by what is believed to be a 10-foot Tiger shark. Mr. Pickering punched the shark with his free arm causing the shark to release him. He was able to warn his fellow snorkelers and swim 300 feet to shore. Mr. Pickering suffered some tendon damage but his injuries were not life-threatening. There have been sightings of Tiger sharks in the area.

Sources:
www.perthnow.com.au
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