Shark attack at Three Mile Reef off Lizard Island 50 miles north of Cooktown, Torres Strait, Australia

Shark attack details: Three Mile Reef off Lizard Island 50 miles north of Cooktown, Torres Strait, 20-Mar-1935
Date of attack: March 20th 1935
Location: Three Mile Reef off Lizard Island 50 miles north of Cooktown, Torres Strait
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Kosam, a Torres Strait Islander
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Pearl diving, but standing in the water
Injury: Left thigh abraded & 3 fingers lacerated

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