Shark attack details: Saltwater Beach, New South Wales, 03-May-2015
| Date of attack: |
May 3rd 2015 |
| Location: |
Saltwater Beach, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Bruce Lucas |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Injuries to left arm & right hand |
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