Shark attack at Otford, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Otford, New South Wales, 16-Apr-1961
Date of attack:	April 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

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

Australia