Shark attack at Scotts Point Beach , Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Scotts Point Beach , Queensland, 29-Dec-1959
Date of attack: December 29th 1959
Location: Scotts Point Beach , Queensland
Shark species: 3.7 m [12'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: 12' ski, occupants: Bill Dyer & Cliff Burgess
Sex of victim:
Activity: Paddling
Injury: No injury to occupants

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3.7 m [12'] tiger shark 3.7 m [12'] Tiger shark

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