Shark attack details: South West Rocks, New South Wales, Reported 24-Jan-2001
| Date of attack: |
January 24th 2001 |
| Location: |
South West Rocks, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
5 m shark |
| Name of victim: |
Mark Elkinton |
| Age of victim: |
35 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Kayaking |
| Injury: |
No injury, shark ramme d & bit kayak |
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