Shark attack at Tomaree, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Tomaree, New South Wales, Reported 27-Apr-2019
Date of attack: April 27th 2019
Location: Tomaree, New South Wales
Shark species: Grey nurse shark, 3 m female
Name of victim: Max Carey
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: 3 puncture marks to left forearm

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Grey nurse shark, 3 m female Grey nurse shark, 3 m female

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