Shark attack at Wattamolla National Park, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Wattamolla National Park, New South Wales, 07-Feb-1960
Date of attack: February 7th 1960
Location: Wattamolla National Park, New South Wales
Shark species: 2.9 m [9'6"] Grey nurse shark
Name of victim: John Gilles & Harry Dowswell
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: No injury, speared shark towed Gilles 200 yards & tore hole in diving suit, and hit Dowswell's back with its tail PROVOKED INCIDENT

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2.9 m [9'6 2.9 m [9'6"] Grey nurse shark

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