Shark attack at Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory, Australia

Shark attack details: Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory, 28-Sep-18
Date of attack: September 28th 2018
Location: Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity:
Injury: Knee bitten

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