Shark attack at Aldinga Beach, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Aldinga Beach, South Australia, 12-Mar-1961
Date of attack: March 12th 1961
Location: Aldinga Beach, South Australia
Shark species: 3.7 m [12'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Brian Rodgers
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Left leg bitten & left forearm lacerated

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3.7 m [12'] white shark 3.7 m [12'] Great white shark

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