Shark attack at Cave at Shell Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Cave at Shell Harbour, New South Wales, 15-Feb-1953
Date of attack: February 15th 1953
Location: Cave at Shell Harbour, New South Wales
Shark species: Wobbegong shark
Name of victim: Rex Gallagher
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Shark tore off face mask, diver

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