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

Shark attack details: Bar Beach, Newcastle , New South Wales, 23-Jan-1949
Date of attack: January 23rd 1949
Location: Bar Beach, Newcastle , New South Wales
Shark species: 3.6 m [11'9"] Great white shark
Name of victim: Ray Land
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Lifesaving exhibition
Injury: FATAL

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3.6 m [11'9 3.6 m [11'9"] Great white shark

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