Shark attack details: Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, 13-Dec-2015
| Date of attack: |
December 13th 2015 |
| Location: |
Lake Macquarie, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
Great white shark, 3.5 m |
| Name of victim: |
6 m boat: occupants Stephen & Andrew Crust |
| Sex of victim: |
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| Activity: |
Fishing |
| Injury: |
No injury, shark rammed boat & bit motor |
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