Shark attack at Forster, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Forster, New South Wales, 30-Aug-20
Date of attack: August 30th 2020
Location: Forster, New South Wales
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Occupant: Dean Butler
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing / Filming sharks feeding on whale carcass
Injury: Shark bit boat, no injury to occupant

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