Shark attack at North Steyne, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: North Steyne, New South Wales, 01-Apr-1934
Date of attack: April 1st 1934
Location: North Steyne, New South Wales
Shark species: 4.3 m [14'] shark seen in vicinity
Name of victim: Leon Ritson Hermes
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming in waist-deep water
Injury: FATAL, right leg lacerated

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