Shark attack at Bombo Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Bombo Beach, New South Wales, 30-Mar-2016
Date of attack: March 30th 2016
Location: Bombo Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Brett Connellan
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Severe injury to thigh

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