Shark attack at Buchan Point, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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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