Shark attack at Avoca Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Avoca Beach, New South Wales, 26-Dec-2009
Date of attack: December 26th 2009
Location: Avoca Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: John Sojoski
Age of victim: 55 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Lacerations to lower left leg after stepping on the shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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