Shark attack at North Avoca Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: North Avoca Beach, New South Wales, 03-Jan-2012
Date of attack: January 3rd 2012
Location: North Avoca Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: 2 m shark
Name of victim: Mike Wells
Age of victim: 28 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Right forearm and wrist injured

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