Shark attack at Tyrendarra Beach near Portland, Victoria, Australia

Shark attack details: Tyrendarra Beach near Portland, Victoria, 23-Jul-2015
Date of attack: July 23rd 2015
Location: Tyrendarra Beach near Portland, Victoria
Shark species: Bronze Whaler shark, 1.5m
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 40s years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Left hand bitten

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