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One meter from the shore? Damn.

- posted by member steve on September 26, 2007 at 1:48 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, German in World Shark Attack Database

pat, this is...uh..hard to read.

- posted by member steve on September 26, 2007 at 4:44 PM on Non-Fatal Shark Attack, Good in World Shark Attack Database

ouch. way to lose a bet, eh?

- posted by member julie on September 27, 2007 at 8:24 AM on Non-Fatal Shark Attack, Good in World Shark Attack Database

lol my name is james elton and my birthday is november the 3rd!!!!!

- posted by guest james on January 15, 2008 at 10:54 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Elton in World Shark Attack Database

This is not correct. Pat did not die from a shark attack, he died while diving. His dead body may have been attacked by a shark later, but he died from a diving related problem (his body has never been recovered).

- posted by guest Michael McFadyen on January 19, 2008 at 3:21 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Bowring in World Shark Attack Database

The photo of 'Sugarloaf Bay' is actually Sugarloaf 'Mountain' viewed from Lake Macquarie.

Tim

- posted by guest Suburbanbloke on January 24, 2008 at 5:05 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Hathaway in World Shark Attack Database

The photo of 'Sugarloaf Bay' is actually Sugarloaf 'Mountain' viewed from Lake Macquarie.

Tim

- posted by guest Suburbanbloke on January 24, 2008 at 5:06 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Hathaway in World Shark Attack Database

His last name was Blakemore not Blackmore.

- posted by guest Scott Blakemore on January 31, 2008 at 12:59 PM on Non-Fatal Shark Attack, Blakemore in World Shark Attack Database

Duly noted, changed to Blakemore. Thanks!

- posted by member steve on January 31, 2008 at 2:46 PM on Non-Fatal Shark Attack, Blakemore in World Shark Attack Database

Sandbridge Beach is in the City of Virginia Beach, not Princess Anne County

- posted by guest Joe on March 17, 2008 at 6:58 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Peltier in World Shark Attack Database

The site where this attack happened is right near the bridge
that crosses the georges river.I went and checked it myself against old records.

- posted by guest Darren on June 12, 2008 at 2:01 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Soden in World Shark Attack Database

The attack happened at Grays point.I went and got a copy of the report from the newspaper from micro film at the state library in Maquarie street ,Sydney.Definely one of the most terrifying attacks in Sydneys history of attacks.

- posted by guest Darren on June 12, 2008 at 2:05 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Allum in World Shark Attack Database

The mark on your map is at the wrong point-it should be at Grays point.You have it in the Royal National Park....

- posted by guest Darren on June 12, 2008 at 2:08 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Allum in World Shark Attack Database

Definetly in the top 5 worst attacks in Australia.Report in local newspaper on this tradgedy was horrific.I've visited the site of the attack,Horsefield Bay,and found out that there were quite a few locals that were aware of the attack,even though it took place a long time ago.It is a quiet,dark looking small bay with lots of little jetties protruding from waterfront cottages.The exact house and jetty where the tradgedy took place,I was not able to ascertain.It was very similar to some of those eerie looking bays in Middle Harbour,Sydney,where you just would NOT swim.

- posted by guest Darren on June 13, 2008 at 1:40 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Inman in World Shark Attack Database

Totally wrong location for one of Australia's most horrific shark attacks.It took place just near Bantry Bay,Middle Harbour,Sydney.The papers at the time said the attack took place at a spot called 'Egg Rock'.Where the hell you guys got 'Castle Rock' from has got me beat.

- posted by guest Darren on June 13, 2008 at 3:44 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Steadman in World Shark Attack Database

Totally wrong location for one of Australia's most horrific shark attacks.It took place just near Bantry Bay,Middle Harbour,Sydney.The papers at the time said the attack took place at a spot called 'Egg Rock'.Where the hell you guys got 'Castle Rock' from has got me beat.

- posted by guest Darren on June 13, 2008 at 3:44 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Steadman in World Shark Attack Database

bullshit it was a bronze whaler it was a great white and i know because i am his son

- posted by guest zanden butcher on June 19, 2008 at 9:15 PM on Non-Fatal Shark Attack, Butcher in World Shark Attack Database

I found an article about Philip and an eye-witness account

http://www.surfinfo.com.au/b_pages/2000stories.htm

- posted by guest Douglas Peris on June 24, 2008 at 4:54 AM on Non-Fatal Shark Attack, Horley in World Shark Attack Database

Steve was a very good friend of mine and has been dearly missed for the last 32 years. He was only 18 years young when the beast took him from us. He had just graduated from Pioneer High School in San Jose CA. His graduation present was a two week trip to Kauai, from which he would never return. Steve was an avid CBer (citizen band radio operator) who’s handle was Freebird. Not a day goes by that I do not think of him and what he could have been.
Lloyd a.k.a. Mad Hatter

- posted by guest Lloyd Attaway on July 23, 2008 at 4:33 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Powell in World Shark Attack Database

My father, Fred Bowes was involved in the attack on Zita Steadman, in 1942. It was Bantry Bay.

Dad, my Mother, my Grandmother, Zita & the family dog hired a small boat from The Spit & motored up Middle Harbour, it was an overcast day.

After Zita selected where she wanted to stop, (she asked Dad to move from where he pulled ashore originally), Dad & the dog went swimming in the deep water, while Zita & Mum stood in about 4 feet' of water, in the 'Shallows'..
Mum called Dad in saying she was afraid of Sharks, & Zita then said, "Win, if a Shark has your number, that is all there is to it". These were to be her last ever words.
My Grandmother called the girls for lunch, as Mum responded & turned to wade back, the Shark attacked
right where she had been standing.
It took Zita across the shallows, Dad jumped into the water with an Oar attacking it. The shark grazed all down one of his legs in a passing sweep, then swam off the Ledge & dropped into the deep water, with Zita in it's mouth.
Dad & Mum still didn't know if she was dead or alive.
They jumped into the Boat & motored into the deep water. It was perfectly still Mum said.

The Shark then suddenly surfaced directly in front of the Boat, which hit it...it released Zita...they brought the boat about & Dad grabbed Zita's long black hair, to pulll her into the boat.....at this point the shark attacked again, biting Zita in two..

Dad fell back with Zita's torso, .the impact nearly throwing himd over the other side of the boat, into the water with the shark.

Neither the shark, nor Zita's remains were ever seen again.

On return to the Boatshed, after an hour trip with the bloddy Torso in the boat, (& the family plus the dog), the Boat Hirer told Dad that he had warned evbery boat, but theirs, of the Shark being up there.

Both my Parents took solace from Zita having a peacefull look on her face, showing that the initial Attack had been instantly fatal.

Dad was awarded a Medal, by the Royal Humane Society, for fighting this Shark, & attempting to save Zita's life

Mum & Dad had avoided Bantry Bay for 23 years until we went boating up there in the early 60s, as we reached the Attack Area, we saw a big Cruiser pulling out his catch....it was, of course, a Shark. I have been there many times, both prior to this & since....never have I seen another shark.

May Zita rest in Peace.

- posted by guest Warwick Bowes on July 23, 2008 at 7:10 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Steadman in World Shark Attack Database

Not covert going diving in Alligator bay though is it.

- posted by guest This is probably harsh on August 02, 2008 at 11:32 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Covert in World Shark Attack Database

You Sir, Got Scranned!

- posted by guest Your rogue mate on August 03, 2008 at 6:03 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Covert in World Shark Attack Database

I will always miss you Ray, my brother, my friend.

Terry

- posted by guest Terry Mehl on October 22, 2008 at 7:06 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Mehl Jr. in World Shark Attack Database

I will always miss you Ray, my brother, my friend.

Terry

- posted by guest Terry Mehl on October 22, 2008 at 7:08 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Mehl Jr. in World Shark Attack Database

His body was found days later. Some fishermen caught the top half of his torso in their net and attached it to a channel marker buoy. The police retrieved the remains. This had to be a very large shark. I witnessed the covered remains laying under wraps on the deck of the police launch. There was nothing below the rib cage.

- posted by guest GRAHAM PATERSON on November 09, 2008 at 12:09 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Mullen in World Shark Attack Database

Umm.. Surfers Paradise and Victor harbor are in completely different states by the way.

- posted by guest Sarah on November 14, 2008 at 3:11 AM on Non-Fatal Shark Attack, Spry in World Shark Attack Database

This attack actually occurred at South Cape Rivulet beach, and not really anywhere near Lion rock, which is a popular surfing destination.
However it has been propagated ever since as 'near Lion Rock', probably because of the media attention at the time it happened.

- posted by guest Miguel on January 11, 2009 at 8:11 PM on Shark Attack, Talen in World Shark Attack Database

This data base is clearly ou of date !

- posted by guest David Roberts on January 12, 2009 at 1:58 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Cartwright in World Shark Attack Database

It was, surprisingly, a Grey Nurse shark and the boy was taken from the Phegans Bay side, just near the large rock.

- posted by guest Jayne on January 16, 2009 at 10:13 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Inman in World Shark Attack Database

It was, surprisingly, a Grey Nurse shark and the boy was taken from the Phegans Bay side, just near the large rock.

- posted by guest Jayne on January 16, 2009 at 10:14 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Inman in World Shark Attack Database

While recently visiting Megans Bay, ST. Thomas USVI in Jan. 2008. I was followed by a 5-6 foot shark in 2-3feet of water for about 15 feet just waiting for me to jump in the water for a swim. When I notified the lifeguard he hushed me and did not want me to let anyone know so I would not chase the other tourist away. He said the shark was there all morning. When I asked a fisherman on the other end of the beach he claimed that Megans Bay is a Mating and Birthing area for sharks

- posted by guest joe on February 08, 2009 at 9:16 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Gibson in World Shark Attack Database

While recently visiting Megans Bay, ST. Thomas USVI in Jan. 2008. I was followed by a 5-6 foot shark in 2-3feet of water for about 15 feet just waiting for me to jump in the water for a swim. When I notified the lifeguard he hushed me and did not want me to let anyone know so I would not chase the other tourist away. He said the shark was there all morning. When I asked a fisherman on the other end of the beach he claimed that Megans Bay is a Mating and Birthing area for sharks

- posted by guest joe on February 08, 2009 at 9:17 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Gibson in World Shark Attack Database

Thank you for contributing, Warwick.
Until now,I'd been led to believe that your father attacked the shark from the boat,with the oar-not from the water.A very gutsy effort.He must of been a very brave man.Warwick,when the boatshed owner warned everybody about a shark in the area,was he specific about Bantry Bay,or was it Middle Harbour in general?
My brother was in the Water Police in Sydney Harbour for quite a few years,and he said that some huge sharks were seen in Bantry Bay-and that they were occasionally white sharks.Specifically,where exactly was the attack,because I can't work out where precisely Egg Rock is?Warwick,I also read somewhere that the shark was seen moments before the attack,and a warning screamed out.Would that have been your grandmother from the shore?

- posted by guest Darren on February 13, 2009 at 11:15 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Steadman in World Shark Attack Database

I'm wondering if there are any people out there who were associated with this attack-specifically surviving members of the Woods Family,and if so,what specifics can they provide for us on this tradgic attack.

- posted by guest Darren on February 13, 2009 at 11:43 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Rautenberg in World Shark Attack Database

Jayne,is the Phegans Bay side, the North or south side of Horsefield Bay?
By the way,how did you come by your information on this attack because I read all the microfilm from local papers in the State Library,and I don't recall that information being on there.
Jayne,can you give us more details if you have them on this attack?
I read that there were a lot of sharks in the Bay at the time,and that fisherman were catching them.

- posted by guest Darren on February 13, 2009 at 11:52 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Inman in World Shark Attack Database

There are a series of photographs,black and white,on this attack that are available if you google this attack.They were taken by a Sydney Morning Herald photographer/journalist who was at the scene just after the attack.
I have been told by my father,that this attack had a huge effect upon people,because of the ferocity of the shark,the shallowness of the water in which it attacked,and reconfirmed the previous fear that Middle Harbour was no place to go for a swim.

- posted by guest Darren on February 14, 2009 at 12:04 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Hathaway in World Shark Attack Database

There are a series of photographs,black and white,on this attack that are available if you google this attack.They were taken by a Sydney Morning Herald photographer/journalist who was at the scene just after the attack.
I have been told by my father,that this attack had a huge effect upon people,because of the ferocity of the shark,the shallowness of the water in which it attacked,and reconfirmed the previous fear that Middle Harbour was no place to go for a swim.

- posted by guest Darren on February 14, 2009 at 12:05 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Hathaway in World Shark Attack Database

The fellow diving with Ken Murray when he was attacked,was Theo Brown,who did a lot of research after this attack on shark deterants,such as various dyes,etc.

- posted by guest Darren on February 14, 2009 at 12:30 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Murray in World Shark Attack Database

The fellow diving with Ken Murray when he was attacked,was Theo Brown,who did a lot of research after this attack on shark deterants,such as various dyes,etc.

- posted by guest Darren on February 14, 2009 at 12:33 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Murray in World Shark Attack Database

1st comment! YAY!!! I'm famous! I'm named after
Kirra Beach.

AWESOME DUDES!

- posted by guest kirra on April 14, 2009 at 8:06 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Brinkley in World Shark Attack Database

Just to clarify Warrnambool is in Victoria - not South Australia

- posted by guest Sharon - Warrnambool on April 24, 2009 at 7:02 PM on Non-Fatal Shark Attack, Smith in World Shark Attack Database

I grew up here drinking out if the water fountain memorial at Brighton Jetty & reports are that it was a 4m White pointer . Primrose or Kitty as she was known, dived into it's mouth while teaching children how to dive at the end of Brighton Jetty, some stories also state there were children in the water at the time & she dived into the mouth of the shark to save the children, which after Primrose saved another persons life in 1919 sounds like the sort of person she was.

- posted by guest Amy on April 26, 2009 at 4:08 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Whyte in World Shark Attack Database

I'm pretty sure that Maliko Point is on the North Shore , not in Kihei.

- posted by guest e.g. on May 25, 2009 at 12:01 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Park in World Shark Attack Database

I'm pretty sure that Maliko Point is on the North Shore , not in Kihei.

- posted by guest e.g. on May 25, 2009 at 12:01 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Park in World Shark Attack Database

Michael are you the one who came to Luxembourg in 1995?

- posted by guest virginie nere on May 27, 2009 at 5:08 AM on Non-Fatal Shark Attack, Pignolet in World Shark Attack Database

I fell really bad for Nick's freinds&family& I saw what happened on t.v. & that attack was very scary

- posted by guest cole hartley on June 08, 2009 at 3:33 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Petersen in World Shark Attack Database

I fell really bad for Nick's freinds&family& I saw what happened on t.v. & that attack was very scary

- posted by guest cole hartley on June 08, 2009 at 3:33 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Petersen in World Shark Attack Database

you shoud not have gotten in the water the week after you guys saw the shark.

- posted by guest cole hartley on June 08, 2009 at 3:37 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Petersen in World Shark Attack Database

This is not correct. I was there, but left the beach 10 mins before the attack. Mary came to the beach with 2 male workmates during the lunch break. She was sitting in water with her hands out the back when shark seized her arm & started dragging her out to sea. A Mrs Maxwell grabbed the other arm and held on, the bank boys splashed the water and shark chewed thru her arm. They rushed her to hospital where a new Doctor Ross Milne from England operated on her for several hours & thankfully thru his skill saved her. She had run 3rd I believe in Miss West Australia the previous year. Mrs Maxwell received the Royal Humane Society medal for her courage. Some 30 odd 200 litre drums were set with baits, and on the incoming tide over 20 sharks were caught. The 8th shark cut open had her arm, it was I believe a 6' grey nurse. I was actually there taking photographs (14 years old) and was chased off by Mr Tom Brown who said "get out of here Bobbie". I did, but got a photo of the shark which I lost many years later. So that is the correct version of what truly happened. Mary married an Accountant namely Stan Davies I do believe who worked with Street & Male. SO there you go.

- posted by guest Bob Anderson on July 15, 2009 at 12:09 AM on Non-Fatal Shark Attack, Passaris in World Shark Attack Database

In the early 1970s when I was a young boy, I met an elderly man from Australia who told me of a "Mrs. Whyte" who actually dove into the mouth of a shark. After reading the above comment, his words are confirmed.

- posted by guest jptrenn on July 21, 2009 at 9:37 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Whyte in World Shark Attack Database

the old bloke wally told me the stories of this at the start of 2009. he is a very wise fisherman who fishes eveyday off the jetty. RIP mrs Whyte! all the jetty jumpers down at brighton jetty will always remember the story of you. RIP. FTB

- posted by guest FTB BJC on July 30, 2009 at 5:44 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Whyte in World Shark Attack Database

Actually, what made this attack special was that it was the first time a white shark actually devoured a victim in Australia (at least, to the authorities' knowledge). In this attack, the shark approached Ms. Durdin from behind and abruply bit her in two, then ate her at its leisure before any rescuers could reach the site.
Please see Dr. John E. McCosker's book, "Great White Shark," for an indepth exploration of this animal.

- posted by guest Swan Thompson on August 02, 2009 at 10:23 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Durdin in World Shark Attack Database

R.I.P. Uncle Richard x

- posted by guest Kate Maguire on August 02, 2009 at 7:15 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Maguire in World Shark Attack Database

This boy was my uncle. He was killed by a tiger shark, it was hunted down and his bones found in its stomach. His leg was torn off near the hip. R.I.P. UNCLE RICHARD

- posted by guest Richard Maguire on August 03, 2009 at 9:18 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Maguire in World Shark Attack Database

I fell really bad for Nick's family. I believe nothing can make
his parents fell better. I have a 10 month old son, his name is Nicholas, he is my life. I am so sorry for him and his family. God be with you.

- posted by guest Silvana Tompkins on September 02, 2009 at 5:07 AM on Fatal Shark Attack, Petersen in World Shark Attack Database

Marty Ford was a mate of mine .We used to catch the train from Lismore to Byron Bay together .When I moved away to college Marty moved to Byron .He was one of the first people I knew who ever owned a twin fin surfboard . A really nice guy he didnt have a bad bone in his body .His death was a big shock to everyone.Especially to the Byron Boys who had become his mates

- posted by guest dave ennew on September 17, 2009 at 6:48 PM on Fatal Shark Attack, Ford in World Shark Attack Database