Shark attack at Kingscliff, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Kingscliff, New South Wales, 02-Jun-2016
Date of attack: June 2nd 2016
Location: Kingscliff, New South Wales
Shark species: Bronze Whaler sharks x 3
Name of victim: Waade Madigan and Dr Seyong Kim
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: No injury, but sharks repeatedly hit their fins and guns

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