Shark attack at Crescent Head, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Crescent Head, New South Wales, 20-Apr-2008
Date of attack: April 20th 2008
Location: Crescent Head, New South Wales
Shark species: 2.3-m Tiger shark
Name of victim: Jamie Adlington
Sex of victim: M
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