Shark attack at Avoca, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Avoca, New South Wales, 31-Aug-22
Date of attack: August 31st 2022
Location: Avoca, New South Wales
Shark species: Bronze whaler
Name of victim: Sunni Pace
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Puncture wounds to right hand & forearm

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Bronze whaler Bronze whaler

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