FATAL – 31 March 2012 — south of Stratham near Busselton, Western Australia – diver attacked
Peter Kurmann was killed by a shark while diving off Western Australia
Peter Kurmann, 33, was attacked and killed by a four-metre great white shark around two kilometres off Stratham Beach, near Busselton, Western Australia. The incident happened on Saturday 31 March 2012.
Kurmann was diving with his brother, who was not harmed in the attack. His brother reportedly dragged Kurmann’s body back onto the dive boat and took him to Port Geographe Marina, near Busselton.
The brother is reported to have said he saw a 4-metre shark in the area at the time of the attack.
No other details of the incident were reported.
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4 April, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Condolences to Mr. Kurmann’s family for a life taken way too soon. His brother must be wrought with grief. Estimated at approximately 12 feet, this most likely was the work of a great white. Plus, Australia is home to so many great whites that, intentional or not, encountering a great white shark is more than likely. A story such as this just reinforces my preference to sticking to pools.