Shark attack at Bellambi, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Bellambi, New South Wales, 15-Jan-1966
Date of attack: January 15th 1966
Location: Bellambi, New South Wales
Shark species: 5' Wobbegong shark
Name of victim: Cornelius Meyer
Age of victim: 30 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Buttocks bitten

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5' wobbegong shark 5' Wobbegong shark

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