Shark attack details: Crowdy Head, New South Wales, 23-Mar-2011
| Date of attack: |
March 23rd 2011 |
| Location: |
Crowdy Head, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
2.5 m Bull shark |
| Name of victim: |
David Pearson |
| Age of victim: |
48 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Severe injury to left forearm |
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