Shark attack at Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Wollongong, New South Wales, 23-Nov-1939
Date of attack: November 23rd 1939
Location: Wollongong, New South Wales
Shark species: 16' blue pointer
Name of victim: boat of Thomas Baker
Sex of victim:
Activity:
Injury: No injury

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