Shark attack at Iluka Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Iluka Beach, New South Wales, 10-Sep-17
Date of attack: September 10th 2017
Location: Iluka Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: Great white shark, 3 to 3.5m
Name of victim: Abe McGrath
Age of victim: 35 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Minor lacerations to right hip

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White shark, 3 to 3.5m Great white shark, 3 to 3.5m

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