Shark attack at Port Campbell, Victoria, Australia

Shark attack details: Port Campbell, Victoria, 12-Jun-2012
Date of attack: June 12th 2012
Location: Port Campbell, Victoria
Shark species: 1.5 m shark
Name of victim: Mike Higgins
Age of victim: 42 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Laceration to right foot

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