Shark attack at Stockton Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Stockton Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, 12-Feb-1948
Date of attack: February 12th 1948
Location: Stockton Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales
Shark species: 3.7 m [12'] shark
Name of victim: Ronald Johnson
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, right thigh & leg bitten

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