Shark attack at North Narrabeen Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: North Narrabeen Beach, New South Wales, 02-Mar-1935
Date of attack: March 2nd 1935
Location: North Narrabeen Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: 3.5 m to 4 m [11.5' to 13'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Herbert McFarlane
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Standing
Injury: FATAL, thigh bitten

View detailed report (PDF)

3.5 m to 4 m [11.5' to 13'] white shark 3.5 m to 4 m [11.5' to 13'] Great white shark

Australia

Attacks by region

Attacks by location

  • Sydney (10)
  • Sydney Harbor (10)
  • Near Thursday Island (9)
  • Brisbane River (9)
  • Moreton Bay (8)
  • Newcastle (8)
  • Bunbury (7)
  • Coogee (7)
  • Ross River, Townsville (7)
  • Bondi (7)