Shark attack at Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Apr-1961
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

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1.4 m [4.6'] wobbegong shark 1.4 m [4.6'] Wobbegong shark

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