Shark attack at Coogee, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Coogee, New South Wales, 16-Jun-1947
Date of attack: June 16th 1947
Location: Coogee, New South Wales
Shark species: 14' Tiger shark
Name of victim: 12-foot dinghy Occupants: R. Hunt & a friend.
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupants, shark bumped & lifted dinghy

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