Shark attack details: Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa, New South Wales, 27-Jun-2009
| Date of attack: |
June 27th 2009 |
| Location: |
Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
Thought to involve a 2 m bronze whaler |
| Name of victim: |
Les Wade |
| Age of victim: |
52 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
2-inch laceration to upper left arm |
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