Shark attack at Windang, Lake Illawara, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Windang, Lake Illawara, New South Wales, 12-Jan-2009
Date of attack: January 12th 2009
Location: Windang, Lake Illawara, New South Wales
Shark species: 2 m dusky shark
Name of victim: Steven Fogarty
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: Puncture wounds to right calf

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