Shark attack at Bondi Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Bondi Beach, New South Wales, 21-Dec-2015
Date of attack: December 21st 2015
Location: Bondi Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: Bronze Whaler shark, 6'
Name of victim: Dean Norburn
Age of victim: 43 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, shark leapt on surfboard

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