Shark attack at Lighthouse Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Lighthouse Beach, New South Wales, 22-Aug-2015
Date of attack: August 22nd 2015
Location: Lighthouse Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Dale Carr
Age of victim: 38 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Severe laceration to left buttock & thigh

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