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The Gruesome Death of Shirley Ann Durdin, 33, in front of her crying family

On March 3, 1985, a horrifying and tragic event unfolded along the shores of Peake Bay, South Australia, forever etching a grim chapter in the annals of Australian history. It was a day that would haunt the Durdin family and shock the entire nation, as Shirley Ann Durdin, a 33-year-old mother of four, met a gruesome and unprecedented fate at the jaws of a 20-foot great white shark.

Shirley Durdin’s life took an unimaginable turn as she embarked on a seemingly ordinary activity – diving for scallops in the serene waters of Peake Bay. What should have been a leisurely day by the beach with her family quickly transformed into a nightmarish scenario that defied belief. Read the full story here ▶