Shark attack at Avalon, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Avalon, New South Wales, 26-Mar-1951
Date of attack: March 26th 1951
Location: Avalon, New South Wales
Shark species: 4' Wobbegong shark
Name of victim: Ken Davidson
Age of victim: 23 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fell off surf ski
Injury: Minor laceration to chest when he grabbed the shark by its tail PROVOKED INCIDENT

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4' wobbegong shark 4' Wobbegong shark

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