Shark attack at Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Reported 19-Dec-1950
Date of attack: December 19th 1950
Location: Jervis Bay, New South Wales
Shark species: 6' Wobbegong
Name of victim: 2 swimmers
Sex of victim:
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Legs nipped

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6' wobbegong 6' Wobbegong

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