Fatal Shark Attack, A Papuan male

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Fatal Shark Attack, A Papuan male

Description

A Papuan male was fatally attacked by a shark while diving for beche-de-mer. He was near the Warrior Reef on August 12th, 1935 when he lost his life due to bites to his buttocks and thigh.

J. Green, p.33; V.M. Coppleson (1958), p.243

Date of Attack

August 12, 1935

Type of Shark

Unknown

Activity at time of attack

Diving

Survive?

No

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Tags

australia • fatal • free diving • shark attack

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Location

Warrior Reef, QLD, Australia

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