Shark attack at Birubi Point, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Birubi Point, New South Wales, 28-Oct-17
Date of attack: October 28th 2017
Location: Birubi Point, New South Wales
Shark species: Wobbegong shark, 1 m
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 31 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Minor injury to foot

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Wobbegong shark, 1 m Wobbegong shark, 1 m

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