Shark attack details: Bass Point, New South Wales, 03-Mar-1991
| Date of attack: |
March 3rd 1991 |
| Location: |
Bass Point, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
2 m Grey nurse shark |
| Name of victim: |
John Puljak |
| Age of victim: |
18 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Scuba diving |
| Injury: |
Lacerations to arm & leg |
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