Shark attack at East Ballina, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: East Ballina, New South Wales, 10-Nov-2015
Date of attack: November 10th 2015
Location: East Ballina, New South Wales
Shark species: Bull shark, 2.8 to 3.1 m
Name of victim: Sam Morgan
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Injury to left thigh

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