Shark attack details: Noraville, New South Wales, 04-May-2001
| Date of attack: |
May 4th 2001 |
| Location: |
Noraville, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Michael Valentine |
| Age of victim: |
33 or 37 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Chest lacerated, surfboard bitten |
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