| Date of attack: | Apr 1st 1961 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Rottnest Island, Western Australia |
| Shark species: | 1.4 m [4.6'] Wobbegong shark |
| Name of victim: | Gerry Greaves |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Spearfishing |
| Injury: | Speared shark bit his arm & seat of pants of diving suit PROVOKED INCIDENT |
Shark attack at Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia
![1.4 m [4.6'] wobbegong shark](/images/)
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