Shark attack at Just north of Fingal Spit, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Just north of Fingal Spit, New South Wales, 30-Jan-2002
Date of attack: January 30th 2002
Location: Just north of Fingal Spit, New South Wales
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Andrew Cribb
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Bruises & minor cuts

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3 m [10'] tiger shark 3 m [10'] Tiger shark

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