Shark attack at Hamelin Bay, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Hamelin Bay, Western Australia, 06-Nov-1960
Date of attack: Nov 6th 1960
Location: Hamelin Bay, Western Australia
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] Wobbegong shark
Name of victim: Don Morrissey
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing, speared fish retreated to cave where shark grabbed his arm
Injury: Scratches on right upper arm

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1.8 m [6'] wobbegong shark 1.8 m [6'] Wobbegong shark

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