Shark attack at Noraville, New South Wales, Australia

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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