Fatal Shark Attack, Morgan

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Fatal Shark Attack, Morgan

Description

James Morgan age 21 died January 26th, 1912 in Lane Cove River near Sydney. He was swimming when a 9 foot plus whaler shark attacked and killed him. His remains would be found three days later in the shark.

Argus (Melbourne) 1/27, 28, 29, 30/1912; G.P. Whitley, p.260; V.M. Coppleson (1962), p.245; A. Sharpe, p.88

Date of Attack

January 26, 1912

Type of Shark

Bronze Whaler

Activity at time of attack

Swimming

Survive?

No

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Location

Lane Cove River, Australia

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