Shark attack at Carrickalinga Head, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Carrickalinga Head, South Australia, 09-Dec-1962
Date of attack: December 9th 1962
Location: Carrickalinga Head, South Australia
Shark species: 4.3 m [14'] Great white shark (or bronze whaler)
Name of victim: Geoffrey Martin Corner
Age of victim: 16 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: FATAL, right leg bitten thigh to calf

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4.3 m [14'] white shark (or bronze whaler) 4.3 m [14'] Great white shark (or bronze whaler)

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