Shark attack at Redhead Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Redhead Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, 03-Jun-2012
Date of attack: June 3rd 2012
Location: Redhead Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales
Shark species: 2m Great white shark
Name of victim: Mark Ayre
Age of victim: 30 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surf skiing
Injury: No injury, ski bitten

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