Shark attack at Broken Head Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Broken Head Beach, New South Wales, 24-Oct-2016
Date of attack: October 24th 2016
Location: Broken Head Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Jade Fitzpatrick
Age of victim: 36 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to left thigh

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