Shark attack at Nambucca River Entrance, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Nambucca River Entrance, New South Wales, 02-Apr-2001
Date of attack: April 2nd 2001
Location: Nambucca River Entrance, New South Wales
Shark species: Bronze Whaler shark
Name of victim: Richard Ellis
Age of victim: 40 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Calf bitten

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