Shark attack at Belongil Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Belongil Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 24-Jun-2015
Date of attack: June 24th 2015
Location: Belongil Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales
Shark species: Great white shark, 3 m
Name of victim: Woody Vidgens
Age of victim: 71 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surf skiing
Injury: No injury, knocked off ski

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