Shark attack at Near Mabuiag Island, Torres Strait, Australia

Shark attack details: Near Mabuiag Island, Torres Strait, 24-Aug-1936
Date of attack: August 24th 1936
Location: Near Mabuiag Island, Torres Strait
Shark species: Large Tiger shark seen in the vicinity the following morning
Name of victim: Tala Lui, a Torres Strait islander
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Trochus diving, but floating on surface
Injury: Flexed right leg bitten

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Large tiger shark seen in the vicinity the following morning Large Tiger shark seen in the vicinity the following morning

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