Shark attack at Newcastle Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Newcastle Beach, New South Wales, 11-Apr-2006
Date of attack: April 11th 2006
Location: Newcastle Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: juvenile bronze Whaler shark
Name of victim: Luke Cook
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Minor laceration to left foot

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