Shark attack at Oatley Bay near Como, George, New South Wales , Australia

Shark attack details: Oatley Bay near Como, George, New South Wales , 05-Jan-1946
Date of attack: January 5th 1946
Location: Oatley Bay near Como, George, New South Wales
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Valma Tegel
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, left leg severed, right leg injured

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