Shark attack at Port Jackson, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Port Jackson, New South Wales, 1791
Date of attack: July 1st 1791
Location: Port Jackson, New South Wales
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: female, an Australian aboriginal
Sex of victim: F
Activity:
Injury: FATAL, "bitten in two"

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