Shark attack details: Scotts Head, New South Wales, 23-Feb-1999
| Date of attack: |
February 23rd 1999 |
| Location: |
Scotts Head, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
White or Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: |
male |
| Age of victim: |
35 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Left hand & forearm bitten, board bitten |
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