Shark attack at Green Island, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Green Island, New South Wales, 02-Dec-2012
Date of attack: December 2nd 2012
Location: Green Island, New South Wales
Shark species: Sand tiger shark
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 31 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Minor puncture wounds to knee

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