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: Jan 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

View detailed report (PDF)

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

Australia

Attacks by region

Attacks by location