Shark attack at Bantry Bay, near Ironstone Point, Middle Harbor, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Bantry Bay, near Ironstone Point, Middle Harbor, Sydney, New South Wales, 26-Dec-1942
Date of attack: December 26th 1942
Location: Bantry Bay, near Ironstone Point, Middle Harbor, Sydney, New South Wales
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: Denise Rosemary Burch
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Dog paddling or standing
Injury: FATAL, legs bitten

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