Shark attack at Caves Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Caves Beach, New South Wales, 11-Feb-2004
Date of attack: February 11th 2004
Location: Caves Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: 60 cm [23.6"] blind or brown shark
Name of victim: Luke Tresoglavic
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: Leg bitten

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