Shark attack details: Crowdy Head, New South Wales, 21-Apr-2013
| Date of attack: |
April 21st 2013 |
| Location: |
Crowdy Head, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
3 m Grey nurse shark |
| Name of victim: |
Alan Saunders |
| Age of victim: |
51 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Fishing |
| Injury: |
Puncture wounds and lacerations to both legs |
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