Shark attack details: Buchan Point, Sydney, New South Wales, 16-Feb-22
| Date of attack: |
February 16th 2022 |
| Location: |
Buchan Point, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Simon Nellist |
| Age of victim: |
36 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
FATAL |
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