Shark attack at Happy Valley Beach, Caloundra, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Happy Valley Beach, Caloundra, Queensland, Reported 11-Jan-2016
Date of attack: January 11th 2016
Location: Happy Valley Beach, Caloundra, Queensland
Shark species: Wobbegong shark
Name of victim: Shane Hilder
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Laceration to right foot

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