Shark attack details: Bronte Beach, New South Wales, 16-Apr-2005
| Date of attack: |
Apr 16th 2005 |
| Location: |
Bronte Beach, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
Bronze Whaler shark |
| Name of victim: |
Simon Letch |
| Age of victim: |
40 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
No injury, board bitten |
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