Shark attack at Leighton Beach, North Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Leighton Beach, North Fremantle, Western Australia, 05-Jan-1949
Date of attack: January 5th 1949
Location: Leighton Beach, North Fremantle, Western Australia
Shark species: 2.4 m [8'] Tiger shark
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Injury: Human hand recovered

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2.4 m [8'] tiger shark 2.4 m [8'] Tiger shark

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