Non-Fatal Shark Attack, Torres Strait Islander

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Non-Fatal Shark Attack, Torres Strait Islander

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A Torres Strait Islander was attacked by a 14’ shark while diving for trochus off of Barrow Point, February 15th, 1933. He suffered injuries to his arm, shoulder, and chest.

V.M. Coppleson.Q12. (1933); V.M. Coppleson, p.242

Date of Attack

February 15, 1933

Type of Shark

Unknown

Activity at time of attack

Diving

Survive?

Yes

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Location

Barrow Point, Australia

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