Shark attack details: Clarks Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 07-Sep-2008
| Date of attack: |
September 7th 2008 |
| Location: |
Clarks Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
3 m shark |
| Name of victim: |
John Morgan |
| Age of victim: |
51 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Shark became tangled in his surfboard leash. The surfer was not injured |
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