Shark attack at Redhead Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Redhead Beach, New South Wales, 18-Jan-2012
Date of attack: January 18th 2012
Location: Redhead Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: Thought to involve a Bull shark
Name of victim: Glen Folkard
Age of victim: 44 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to thigh

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