Shark attack at North Brighton, Botany Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: North Brighton, Botany Bay, New South Wales, 23-Jan-1940
Date of attack: January 23rd 1940
Location: North Brighton, Botany Bay, New South Wales
Shark species: 3 m [10'] shark
Name of victim: Maxwell Farrin
Age of victim: 13 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, left leg severed

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