| 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 |
Shark attack at Hamelin Bay, Western Australia, Australia
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