Shark attack at Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 30-Aug-2008
Date of attack: Aug 30th 2008
Location: Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Ben Vining
Age of victim: 29 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, bumped off board by the shark

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