| Date of attack: | Feb 24th 1934 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Adolphus Channel, Torres Strait |
| Shark species: | 3.4 m [11'] Tiger shark & a 5' shark |
| Name of victim: | Rixon, an aboriginal |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Splashing in water |
| Injury: | Lacerated knee & foot, deep puncture wounds |
Shark attack at Adolphus Channel, Torres Strait, Australia
![3.4 m [11'] tiger shark & a 5' shark](/images/tiger.jpg)
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