Shark attack at Binalong Bay, Tasmania, Australia

Shark attack details: Binalong Bay, Tasmania, 11-Jan-2009
Date of attack: January 11th 2009
Location: Binalong Bay, Tasmania
Shark species: 5 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Hannah Mighall
Age of victim: 13 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Severe lacerations to leg

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