Shark attack at Bronte Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Bronte Beach, New South Wales, 08-Apr-2001
Date of attack: April 8th 2001
Location: Bronte Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: Wobbegong shark
Name of victim: Andranik Markossian
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: Wrist lacerated PROVOKED INCIDENT

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