Shark attack at Stockton Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Stockton Beach, New South Wales, 21-Oct-2004
Date of attack: October 21st 2004
Location: Stockton Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: 2.4 m [8'] bronze whaler
Name of victim: John Gresham
Age of victim: 59 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Right foot lacerated

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