Shark attack at Broken Head, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Broken Head, New South Wales, 30-Jul-2009
Date of attack: July 30th 2009
Location: Broken Head, New South Wales
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Zac Skyring
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Left forearm grazed & puncture marks in wetsuit

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