Shark attack at Point Sinclair, Cactus Beach near Penong, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Point Sinclair, Cactus Beach near Penong, South Australia, 01-Feb-2000
Date of attack: February 1st 2000
Location: Point Sinclair, Cactus Beach near Penong, South Australia
Shark species: 3 m [10'] shark
Name of victim: Anthony Hayes
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Hand bitten

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