Shark attack at Cape Howe, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Cape Howe, New South Wales, 23-Jan-2007
Date of attack: January 23rd 2007
Location: Cape Howe, New South Wales
Shark species: 3 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Eric Nerhus
Age of victim: 41 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving
Injury: Head & torso bitten

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