Non-Fatal Shark Attack, Morrin

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Non-Fatal Shark Attack, Morrin

Description

Beryl Morrin age 13 was splashing in the water in Georges River on December 31st, 1934 when a 5’ tiger shark attacked her. Her hands were severed, but she would survive the attack.

V.M. Coppleson (1958), pp.67 & 233; A. Sharpe, pp.90-91

Date of Attack

December 31, 1934

Type of Shark

Tiger Shark

Activity at time of attack

Splashing

Survive?

Yes

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Location

Georges River, Australia

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Georges River
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