Shark attack at South Coast, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: South Coast, New South Wales, 15-Apr-1968
Date of attack: April 15th 1968
Location: South Coast, New South Wales
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] bronze Whaler shark
Name of victim: Rodney Castle
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving. Shark
Injury: Hand lacerated

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1.8 m [6'] bronze whaler shark 1.8 m [6'] bronze Whaler shark

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