Shark attack at Broken Head, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Broken Head, New South Wales, 02-Dec-2011
Date of attack: December 2nd 2011
Location: Broken Head, New South Wales
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Milton Carter
Age of victim: 63 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Torn shoulder ligament as result of collision with shark

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