Shark attack at Arakoon's Little Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Arakoon's Little Bay, New South Wales, Reported 27-Sep-2005
Date of attack: September 27th 2005
Location: Arakoon's Little Bay, New South Wales
Shark species: 3 m Tiger shark
Name of victim: Wal Lewis
Age of victim: 28 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, knocked off board

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