| Date of attack: | Apr 25th 1961 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Trial Bay, north of Kempsey, New South Wales |
| Shark species: | 1.4 m [4'6"] Wobbegong shark |
| Name of victim: | John Davy & John Pierpoint |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Spearfishing |
| Injury: | Speared shark bit Davy's ankle & Pierpont's right leg PROVOKED INCIDENT |
Shark attack at Trial Bay, north of Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia
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