Shark attack at Horseshoe Bay, near Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Horseshoe Bay, near Kempsey, New South Wales, 12-Apr-1960
Date of attack: April 12th 1960
Location: Horseshoe Bay, near Kempsey, New South Wales
Shark species: 3.7 m [12'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Ivan Chandler
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Right arm & side bruised

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3.7 m [12'] white shark 3.7 m [12'] Great white shark

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