Shark attack details: Stockton Beach, New South Wales, 21-Oct-2004

Date of attack:	Oct 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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