Shark attack at Half Tide Beach, near Ballina, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Half Tide Beach, near Ballina, New South Wales, 03-Jan-1989
Date of attack: January 3rd 1989
Location: Half Tide Beach, near Ballina, New South Wales
Shark species: 4 m [13'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Adam Maguire (McGuire)
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing with dolphins
Injury: Abdomen lacerated, surfboard holed

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