Shark attack at Ned's Beach, Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Ned's Beach, Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, 04-Feb-1996
Date of attack: Feb 4th 1996
Location: Ned's Beach, Lord Howe Island, New South Wales
Shark species: reef shark
Name of victim: a South Australian boy
Age of victim: 7 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Ankles injured

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