Shark attack at Wombarra Beach near Austinmeer, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Wombarra Beach near Austinmeer, New South Wales, 24-Feb-1963
Date of attack: February 24th 1963
Location: Wombarra Beach near Austinmeer, New South Wales
Shark species: 3 m [10'] bronze whaler
Name of victim: Charles Dunn
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Left leg lacerated

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3 m [10'] bronze whaler 3 m [10'] bronze whaler

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