Shark attack at Paramatta River (near Sydney), New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Paramatta River (near Sydney), New South Wales, 07-Feb-2002
Date of attack: Feb 7th 2002
Location: Paramatta River (near Sydney), New South Wales
Shark species: C. leucas tooth fragment recovered from kayak
Name of victim: Paul McNamara
Age of victim: 35 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Kayaking
Injury: Stern of kayak bitten/chest bruised

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