Shark attack at Bass Point, New South Wales, Australia

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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