Shark attack at Arlington Reef near Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Arlington Reef near Cairns, Queensland, 22-Apr-1936
Date of attack: April 22nd 1936
Location: Arlington Reef near Cairns, Queensland
Shark species: 4.6 m [15'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Guisne Oscoto (Japanese)
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving for trochus
Injury: Arm & back bitten, heel lacerated

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4.6 m [15'] tiger shark 4.6 m [15'] Tiger shark

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