Shark attack at Wategos Beach, Byon Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Wategos Beach, Byon Bay, New South Wales, 19-Jan-2015
Date of attack: January 19th 2015
Location: Wategos Beach, Byon Bay, New South Wales
Shark species: Shark involvement not confirmed
Name of victim: Diane Ellis
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Surfing & filming dolphins
Injury: Board snapped in two

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