Shark attack at Lighthouse Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Lighthouse Beach, New South Wales, 12-Mar-2014
Date of attack: March 12th 2014
Location: Lighthouse Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: Wobbegong shark
Name of victim: Mike Porter
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Minor lacerations to foot

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