Shark attack at Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Rottnest Island, Western Australia, 22-Apr-1960
Date of attack: Apr 22nd 1960
Location: Rottnest Island, Western Australia
Shark species: 3 m [10'], 200-lb bronze Whaler shark
Name of victim: Ted Nelson onboard fishing boat Wayfarer
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing, hauling in a set line
Injury: 4 fingers of left hand were lacerated by shark he had shot in the head PROVOKED INCIDENT

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3 m [10'], 200-lb bronze whaler shark 3 m [10'], 200-lb bronze Whaler shark

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