Shark attack at Booti Booti National Park, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Booti Booti National Park, New South Wales, 01-Dec-2016
Date of attack: December 1st 2016
Location: Booti Booti National Park, New South Wales
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Colin Rowland
Age of victim: 65 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Injuries to foot & arm

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