Shark attack at Redhead Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Redhead Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, 31-Aug-1932
Date of attack: August 31st 1932
Location: Redhead Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales
Shark species: Thought to involve a mako or Grey nurse shark
Name of victim: Reginald Ogilvie
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Torso bitten with pneumothorax, slight lacerations on left hand

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Thought to involve a mako or grey nurse shark Thought to involve a mako or Grey nurse shark

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