Shark attack details: Lighthouse Beach, Ballina, New South Wales, 26-Sep-2016
| Date of attack: |
September 26th 2016 |
| Location: |
Lighthouse Beach, Ballina, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
Great white shark, 3.5 m |
| Name of victim: |
Cooper Allen |
| Age of victim: |
17 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
4 deep lacerations to thigh |
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