Shark attack details: Merimbula, New South Wales, 06-Dec-2016
| Date of attack: |
December 6th 2016 |
| Location: |
Merimbula, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
Wobbegong shark, 2m |
| Name of victim: |
Jesse Phillips |
| Age of victim: |
20 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surf fishing |
| Injury: |
Lacerations to both hands while attempting to land a hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT |
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