Shark attack at Lennox Heads, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Lennox Heads, New South Wales, 28-Oct-2009
Date of attack: October 28th 2009
Location: Lennox Heads, New South Wales
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Zahli Lowe
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Paddle-boarding
Injury: No injury, shark bit rear of paddleboard

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