Shark attack at South West Rocks, New South Wales, Australia

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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