Shark attack at Dee Why, north of Queenscliff , New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Dee Why, north of Queenscliff , New South Wales, 12-Mar-1934
Date of attack: March 12th 1934
Location: Dee Why, north of Queenscliff , New South Wales
Shark species: 4 m [13'] shark seen in vicinity
Name of victim: Frank Athol Riley
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming in hip-deep water
Injury: FATAL, leg & buttocks removed

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