Shark attack at Barrow Point, 100 miles north of Cooktown, Queensland, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Barrow Point, 100 miles north of Cooktown, Queensland, Queensland, Reported 14-Apr-1928
Date of attack: April 14th 1928
Location: Barrow Point, 100 miles north of Cooktown, Queensland, Queensland
Shark species: Tiger shark
Name of victim: a Murray Islander
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Severe lacerations to arm

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