Shark attack details: Cudgen Creek, New South Wales, 20-Jan-2011
| Date of attack: |
January 20th 2011 |
| Location: |
Cudgen Creek, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
Shark involvement not confirmed |
| Name of victim: |
Mia Merlini |
| Age of victim: |
7 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Lacerations to both legs |
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