Shark attack at Emerald Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Emerald Beach, New South Wales, 28-Apr-2013
Date of attack: April 28th 2013
Location: Emerald Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: 2m Wobbegong
Name of victim: Ted Collins
Age of victim: 78 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Foot bitten by landed shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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