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

Shark attack details: Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 07-Mar-1982
Date of attack: March 7th 1982
Location: Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Allan Ford
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Legs bitten FATAL

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