Shark attack at Coogee Bay, near Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Coogee Bay, near Sydney, New South Wales, 11-Feb-2003
Date of attack: February 11th 2003
Location: Coogee Bay, near Sydney, New South Wales
Shark species: Thought to involve a 2 m [6.75'] Grey nurse shark
Name of victim: Tom Plumridge
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Puncture wounds on heel, legs and buttocks

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Thought to involve a 2 m [6.75'] grey nurse shark Thought to involve a 2 m [6.75'] Grey nurse shark

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