Fatal Shark Attack, R. Simpson

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Title

Fatal Shark Attack, R. Simpson

Description

Richard Simpson age 13 died January 9th, 1919. He was wading in Sirius Cove when a shark attacked and bit his right thigh.

T. Peake, GSAF; V.M. Coppleson.N1.(1933); V.M. Coppleson (1958), pp.70 & 229; A. Sharpe, p.71

Date of Attack

January 9, 1919

Type of Shark

Unknown

Activity at time of attack

Wading

Survive?

No

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Location

Sirius Dr, Lakewood, NSW 2443, Australia

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Sirius Cove
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