Shark attack at Macleay River, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Macleay River, New South Wales, 17-Jan-1837
Date of attack: January 17th 1837
Location: Macleay River, New South Wales
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Alfred Australia Howe
Age of victim: 12 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Washing his feet
Injury: FATAL Injured by shark, died of tetanus

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