Shark attack at Mereweather Beach, New South Wales, Australia

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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