Shark attack at Lighthouse Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Lighthouse Beach, New South Wales, 05-Oct-19
Date of attack: October 5th 2019
Location: Lighthouse Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: Great white shark, 3.5 m
Name of victim: Mike Bruton
Age of victim: 29 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, surfboard severely damaged

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White shark, 3.5 m Great white shark, 3.5 m

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