| Date of attack: | Jun 26th 1936 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Nepean Island, Torres Strait |
| Shark species: | 2.4 m [8'] Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: | Willie, an aboriginal |
| Age of victim: | 16 years old |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Diving for trochus , but swimming on surface |
| Injury: | FATAL |
Shark attack at Nepean Island, Torres Strait, Australia
![2.4 m [8'] tiger shark](/images/tiger.jpg)
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