Shark attack at Samurai Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Samurai Beach, New South Wales, 19-Oct-18
Date of attack: October 19th 2018
Location: Samurai Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: Bull shark?
Name of victim: Paul Kenny
Age of victim: 50 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body Surfing
Injury: Injury to upper right arm

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Bull shark? Bull shark?

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