Shark attack at Suicide Point, Point Leo, Victoria, Australia

Shark attack details: Suicide Point, Point Leo, Victoria, 06-Jun-1996
Date of attack: June 6th 1996
Location: Suicide Point, Point Leo, Victoria
Shark species: 4 m Great white shark
Name of victim: George Lucas
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, board bitten

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