Shark attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, 12-Feb-2009
Date of attack: February 12th 2009
Location: Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales
Shark species: 2.5 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Glen Orgias
Age of victim: 33 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Severe injury hand & thigh

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