Shark attack at Tuncurry Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Tuncurry Beach, New South Wales, 18-May-21
Date of attack: May 18th 2021
Location: Tuncurry Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: Great white shark, 4.5 m
Name of victim: Mark Sanguinetti
Age of victim: 59 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: FATAL

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