Shark attack at Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

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:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury, shark rammed boat & bit motor

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