Shark attack details: Emerald Beach, New South Wales, 28-Apr-2013
| Date of attack: |
April 28th 2013 |
| Location: |
Emerald Beach, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
2m Wobbegong |
| Name of victim: |
Ted Collins |
| Age of victim: |
78 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Fishing |
| Injury: |
Foot bitten by landed shark PROVOKED INCIDENT |
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