Shark attack at Avoca Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Avoca Beach, New South Wales, 17-Oct-2014
Date of attack: October 17th 2014
Location: Avoca Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: 1 m shark
Name of victim: Kirra-Belle Olsson
Age of victim: 13 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to left calf & ankle, puncture wounds to left foot

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