Shark attack at Norah Head, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Norah Head, New South Wales, 24-Mar-1962
Date of attack: March 24th 1962
Location: Norah Head, New South Wales
Shark species: 4.6 m [15'] bronze Whaler shark
Name of victim: boat of Dennis Kemp & 4 other occupants
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing & spearfishing
Injury: No injury to occupants. Shark holed boat & they swam 200 yards to shore

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4.6 m [15'] bronze whaler shark 4.6 m [15'] bronze Whaler shark

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