Shark attack at Maroubra, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Maroubra, New South Wales, 07-Dec-2011
Date of attack: December 7th 2011
Location: Maroubra, New South Wales
Shark species: Wobbegong shark
Name of victim: Ronald Mason
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Minor injuries to left leg

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