Shark attack at Crescent Head, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Crescent Head, New South Wales, 05-Jul-21
Date of attack: July 5th 2021
Location: Crescent Head, New South Wales
Shark species: Great white shark, 3m
Name of victim: Joe Hoffman
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Left forearm broken & lacerated

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