Shark attack at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Sydney, New South Wales, 1988
Date of attack: Sep 24th 1988
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
Shark species: Wobbegong shark
Name of victim: Ryan Kwanten
Age of victim: 12 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Hand bitten

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