Shark attack at North Solitary Island, 8 miles from Wolli, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: North Solitary Island, 8 miles from Wolli, New South Wales, 13-Nov-1964
Date of attack: November 13th 1964
Location: North Solitary Island, 8 miles from Wolli, New South Wales
Shark species: 2.7 m [9'1"], 750-lb Great white shark
Name of victim: Jon Harding
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Filming underwater, carrying powerhead
Injury: Shark made threat display, then diver hit it with powerhead PROVOKED INCIDENT

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2.7 m [9'1 2.7 m [9'1"], 750-lb Great white shark

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