Shark attack at Nobbys Beach, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Nobbys Beach, Queensland, 20-Apr-1962
Date of attack: April 20th 1962
Location: Nobbys Beach, Queensland
Shark species: 3.7 m [12'] bronze Whaler shark
Name of victim: surf boat, occupants: Ray Sturdy and 4 other fishermen
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupants, hooked shark cracked hull PROVOKED INCIDENT

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3.7 m [12'] bronze whaler shark 3.7 m [12'] bronze Whaler shark

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