| 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 |
Map showing shark attack location and nearby incidents
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