Shark attack at Sharpes Beach, Ballina, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Sharpes Beach, Ballina, New South Wales, 12-Oct-2016
Date of attack: October 12th 2016
Location: Sharpes Beach, Ballina, New South Wales
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Seneca Rus
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Minor wound to lower right leg & surfboard bitten

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