Shark attack at Watson Taylor's Lake, 25 miles south of Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Watson Taylor's Lake, 25 miles south of Port Macquarie, New South Wales, 21-Dec-1947
Date of attack: December 21st 1947
Location: Watson Taylor's Lake, 25 miles south of Port Macquarie, New South Wales
Shark species: Grey nurse shark
Name of victim: Don Ireland
Age of victim: 9 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Leg gashed

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