Shark attack at Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, 21-Dec-1963
Date of attack: Dec 21st 1963
Location: Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
Shark species: 3' Wobbegong
Name of victim: Leslie Cook
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: 7 puncture wounds in right forearm from hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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3' wobbegong 3' Wobbegong

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