Shark attack at Mona Vale Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Mona Vale Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, 11-Feb-2010
Date of attack: February 11th 2010
Location: Mona Vale Beach, Sydney, New South Wales
Shark species: 1.6 m Wobbegong shark
Name of victim: Paul Welsh
Age of victim: 46 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Minor injury, lacerations to left lower leg

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