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: Luke Baker
Age of victim: 11 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Puncture wounds on upper left thigh

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