Shark attack at Latitude Reef, near Forster, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Latitude Reef, near Forster, New South Wales, 26-Apr-2004
Date of attack: April 26th 2004
Location: Latitude Reef, near Forster, New South Wales
Shark species: 1.2 m [4'] Wobbegong shark
Name of victim: Chai Griffin
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving
Injury: Puncture wounds on wrist

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