Shark Attack, Talen

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Title

Shark Attack, Talen

Description

Officer Geert Talen of Hobart customs was attacked on February 28th, 1982 while snorkeling. He was swimming near Lion Rock at South Cape Bay when a fisherman spotted a 5m White Pointer attack and kill Talen. His body was never recovered.

Date of Attack

February 28, 1982

Type of Shark

White Pointer

Activity at time of attack

Snorkeling

Survive?

No

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Location

Lion Rock, South Cape Bay, Tasmania, Australia

Images

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Lion Rock