Shark attack at 7 miles offshore on east coast of Australia, , Australia

Shark attack details: 7 miles offshore on east coast of Australia, , 20-May-1966
Date of attack: May 20th 1966
Location: 7 miles offshore on east coast of Australia,
Shark species: Believed Great white shark and other smaller species of sharks involved.
Name of victim: Daniel Mangel, seaman
Age of victim: 38 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Shipwreck
Injury: FATAL, other human remains bitten by sharks, 13 people missing

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Believed white shark and other smaller species of sharks involved. Believed Great white shark and other smaller species of sharks involved.

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