Shark attack at North Bondi, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: North Bondi, New South Wales, 16-Dec-1951
Date of attack: December 16th 1951
Location: North Bondi, New South Wales
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] Wobbegong shark
Name of victim: Lindsay Munn
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Speared shark lacerated left leg above ankle PROVOKED INCIDENT

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1.8 m [6'] wobbegong shark 1.8 m [6'] Wobbegong shark

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