Shark attack at Evans Head, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Evans Head, New South Wales, 31-Jul-2015
Date of attack: July 31st 2015
Location: Evans Head, New South Wales
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Craig Ison
Age of victim: 52 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations and puncture wounds to hip, thigh, arm and hand

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