Shark attack at Near Boydong Cay, Torres Strait, Australia

Shark attack details: Near Boydong Cay, Torres Strait, 20-Nov-1933
Date of attack: November 20th 1933
Location: Near Boydong Cay, Torres Strait
Shark species: 3.4 m [11'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Bili, a Papuan
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Free diving for trochus
Injury: FATAL, right buttock & thigh bitten

View detailed report (PDF)

3.4 m [11'] tiger shark 3.4 m [11'] Tiger shark

Australia

Attacks by region

Attacks by location

  • Sydney (10)
  • Sydney Harbor (10)
  • Brisbane River (9)
  • Near Thursday Island (9)
  • Newcastle (8)
  • Moreton Bay (8)
  • Bondi (7)
  • Thursday Island (7)
  • Great Barrier Reef (7)
  • Brisbane (7)