Shark attack at Thistle Island, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Thistle Island, South Australia, 09-Dec-1968
Date of attack: December 9th 1968
Location: Thistle Island, South Australia
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Dick O
Sex of victim: M
Activity:
Injury: Survived

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