Shark attack at Cactus Beach, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Cactus Beach, South Australia, 11-Mar-1995
Date of attack: March 11th 1995
Location: Cactus Beach, South Australia
Shark species: 2 m bronze whaler
Name of victim: Andy McBain
Age of victim: 35 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Left arm lacerated

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