Shark attack at Flinders Island, Victoria, Australia

Shark attack details: Flinders Island, Victoria, 03-Apr-1961
Date of attack: April 3rd 1961
Location: Flinders Island, Victoria
Shark species: 2,7 m [9'], 200-lb Grey nurse shark
Name of victim: Joe Prosch
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: No injury, right sleeve of wetsuit ripped, weight on belt gashed

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2,7 m [9'], 200-lb grey nurse shark 2,7 m [9'], 200-lb Grey nurse shark

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