Shark attack at Merewether Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Merewether Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, 23-Apr-1957
Date of attack: April 23rd 1957
Location: Merewether Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales
Shark species: Wobbegong shark?
Name of victim: Paul Wilson
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Minor injuries

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Wobbegong shark? Wobbegong shark?

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