Shark attack at Mona Vale, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Mona Vale, New South Wales, 25-Apr-1996
Date of attack: April 25th 1996
Location: Mona Vale, New South Wales
Shark species: Wobbegong shark
Name of victim: Aya Hamaea
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Puncture wounds on leg

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