Shark attack details: McMasters Beach, Central Coast, New South Wales, 14-Mar-2000

Date of attack:	Mar 14th 2000
Location:	McMasters Beach, Central Coast, New South Wales
Shark species:	4 m [13'] Tiger shark?
Name of victim:	Craig Ruth
Sex of victim:	M
Activity:	Surfing
Injury:	No Injury

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