Shark attack at Bermagui, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Bermagui, New South Wales, 25-Apr-2005
Date of attack: April 25th 2005
Location: Bermagui, New South Wales
Shark species: 1.5 m [5'] Mako shark
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Laceration on left thigh PROVOKED INCIDENT

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