Shark attack at Near Mabuiag Island, Torres Strait , Australia

Shark attack details: Near Mabuiag Island, Torres Strait , Reported 27-Sep-1939
Date of attack: September 27th 1939
Location: Near Mabuiag Island, Torres Strait
Shark species: Tiger shark
Name of victim: Sammy Mira
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Pearl diving
Injury: Leg severely bitten, surgically amputated

View detailed report (PDF)

Tiger shark Tiger shark

Australia

Attacks by region

Attacks by location

  • Sydney (10)
  • Sydney Harbor (10)
  • Near Thursday Island (9)
  • Brisbane River (9)
  • Moreton Bay (8)
  • Newcastle (8)
  • Bunbury (7)
  • Coogee (7)
  • Ross River, Townsville (7)
  • Bondi (7)