Shark attack at Bondi, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Bondi, New South Wales, 14-Dec-2007
Date of attack: December 14th 2007
Location: Bondi, New South Wales
Shark species: Not a shark attack; it was a hoax
Name of victim: Scott Wright
Age of victim: 34 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Lacerations to left forearm

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