Shark attack at Hamelin Bay, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Hamelin Bay, Western Australia, 18-Jan-1964
Date of attack: January 18th 1964
Location: Hamelin Bay, Western Australia
Shark species: Wobbegong
Name of victim: Frank Hastie
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Freediving
Injury: Arm lacerated

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