Shark attack at Fingal Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Fingal Bay, New South Wales, 12-Apr-2009
Date of attack: April 12th 2009
Location: Fingal Bay, New South Wales
Shark species: 2' to 3' shark
Name of victim: Heath Milne
Age of victim: 40 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surf skiing
Injury: No injury, catapulted into the water & ski damage

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