Shark attack at Maroubra Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Maroubra Beach, New South Wales, 09-Mar-1935
Date of attack: March 9th 1935
Location: Maroubra Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: 4 m [13'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Ernest MacDonald
Age of victim: 27 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, left thigh, buttock, left forearm bitten, finger removed

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4 m [13'] white shark 4 m [13'] Great white shark

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