Shark attack at Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Mar-1996
Date of attack: March 1st 1996
Location: Lord Howe Island, New South Wales
Shark species: 1.5 m [5'] shark
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 7 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing in knee-deep water
Injury: Left calf bitten

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