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

Shark attack details: Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 10-Mar-2011
Date of attack: March 10th 2011
Location: Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Prem Puri
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, surboard broken

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