Shark attack at Mullaway Headland, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Mullaway Headland, New South Wales, 09-Oct-2010
Date of attack: October 9th 2010
Location: Mullaway Headland, New South Wales
Shark species: 1.4 m Bull shark
Name of victim: Ken Turk
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Foot bitten

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