Shark attack at Off Broughton Island near Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Off Broughton Island near Port Stephens, New South Wales, 03-Apr-1960
Date of attack: April 3rd 1960
Location: Off Broughton Island near Port Stephens, New South Wales
Shark species: 3.7 m [12'] bronze whaler; identified by G.P. Whitley based on description
Name of victim: Kenneth Morris
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Speared a grouper, saw shark but it came for him instead of the fish so he fired spear into shark
Injury: Minor injuries to hand

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3.7 m [12'] bronze whaler; identified by G.P. Whitley based on description 3.7 m [12'] bronze whaler; identified by G.P. Whitley based on description

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