Shark attack at Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Shark attack details: Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin, Northern Territory, 06-Jan-1961
Date of attack: January 6th 1961
Location: Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin, Northern Territory
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] Hammerhead shark
Name of victim: Arthur Hopkins
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Finger bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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1.8 m [6'] hammerhead shark 1.8 m [6'] Hammerhead shark

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