Shark attack at Clarence Head, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Clarence Head, New South Wales, 22-Apr-1963
Date of attack: April 22nd 1963
Location: Clarence Head, New South Wales
Shark species: Grey nurse shark
Name of victim: Jack Sonter
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Foot lacerated by netted shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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