Shark attack at Kylie's Beach, Diamond Head, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Kylie's Beach, Diamond Head, New South Wales, 28-Dec-2012
Date of attack: December 28th 2012
Location: Kylie's Beach, Diamond Head, New South Wales
Shark species: 2 m Bull shark
Name of victim: Luke Allan
Age of victim: 29 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Paddle boarding
Injury: Lacerations to thigh and hand

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