Shark attack at Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Cronulla, New South Wales, 21-Jan-1962
Date of attack: January 21st 1962
Location: Cronulla, New South Wales
Shark species: 3m [10'] bronze whaler
Name of victim: Robert Smith
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Suffered from shock & immersion after being dragged underwater by speared shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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