Shark attack at Crescent Head, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Crescent Head, New South Wales, 08-Aug-2010
Date of attack: August 8th 2010
Location: Crescent Head, New South Wales
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Rick Carroll
Age of victim: 47 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Left foot bitten

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