Shark attack at The Entrance, near Gosford, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: The Entrance, near Gosford, New South Wales, 27-Feb-1954
Date of attack: February 27th 1954
Location: The Entrance, near Gosford, New South Wales
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Reg Fabrizius
Age of victim: 23 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, right thigh bitten

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