Shark attack at Near Southport, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Near Southport, Queensland, 15-Aug-1956
Date of attack: August 15th 1956
Location: Near Southport, Queensland
Shark species: 4' Wobbegong shark
Name of victim: Lyle Davis
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving
Injury: Laceration to arm when his dive buddy grabbed the shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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4' wobbegong shark 4' Wobbegong shark

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