Shark attack at Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 09-Sep-2014
Date of attack: September 9th 2014
Location: Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales
Shark species: 7' shark
Name of victim: Paul Wilcox
Age of victim: 50 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL

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