Shark attack at First Sun Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: First Sun Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 19-Apr-2016
Date of attack: April 19th 2016
Location: First Sun Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales
Shark species: Wobbegong shark
Name of victim: Zak Kedem
Age of victim: 12 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Minor puncture wound to foot

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