Shark attack at Lennox Head, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Lennox Head, New South Wales, 03-Jul-2015
Date of attack: July 3rd 2015
Location: Lennox Head, New South Wales
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Michael Hoile
Age of victim: 52 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, shark bit surfboard

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