Shark attack at Carnac Island, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Carnac Island, Western Australia, 01-Feb-1961
Date of attack: February 1st 1961
Location: Carnac Island, Western Australia
Shark species: 2.7 m [9'] Grey nurse shark
Name of victim: Len McWhinney
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Collecting crayfish
Injury: No injury

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2.7 m [9'] grey nurse shark 2.7 m [9'] Grey nurse shark

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