Shark attack at Bronte Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Bronte Beach, New South Wales, 16-Apr-2005
Date of attack: April 16th 2005
Location: Bronte Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: Bronze Whaler shark
Name of victim: Simon Letch
Age of victim: 40 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, board bitten

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