Shark attack at Otford, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Otford, New South Wales, 16-Apr-1961
Date of attack: Apr 16th 1961
Location: Otford, New South Wales
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] Wobbegong shark, O. barbatus, identified by G.P. Whitley
Name of victim: Douglas John Spooner
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Speared shark bit his foot PROVOKED INCIDENT

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1.8 m [6'] wobbegong shark, O. barbatus, identified by G.P. Whitley 1.8 m [6'] Wobbegong shark, O. barbatus, identified by G.P. Whitley

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