Shark attack at Broughton Island, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Broughton Island, New South Wales, 25-Feb-2012
Date of attack: February 25th 2012
Location: Broughton Island, New South Wales
Shark species: Grey nurse shark
Name of victim: male
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Laceration to left foot

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