Shark attack at Middle Brighton, Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia

Shark attack details: Middle Brighton, Port Phillip, Victoria, 15-Feb-1930
Date of attack: February 15th 1930
Location: Middle Brighton, Port Phillip, Victoria
Shark species: 4.9 m [16'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Norman Clark
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving off pier & treading water
Injury: FATAL

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4.9 m [16'] white shark 4.9 m [16'] Great white shark

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