Shark attack details: Mereweather Beach, New South Wales, 05-Feb-2015
| Date of attack: |
February 5th 2015 |
| Location: |
Mereweather Beach, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
1.8 m shark |
| Name of victim: |
Ben McPhee |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Bodysurfing |
| Injury: |
5 minor puncture wounds to lower left leg |
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