Shark attack at South Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: South Perth, Western Australia, 31-Jan-1959
Date of attack: January 31st 1959
Location: South Perth, Western Australia
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] Grey nurse shark
Name of victim: George E. Rudd
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Working prawn net
Injury: Shark

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1.8 m [6'] grey nurse shark 1.8 m [6'] Grey nurse shark

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