Shark attack at Tabourie Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Tabourie Beach, New South Wales, 21-Oct-1972
Date of attack: October 21st 1972
Location: Tabourie Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: 10' bronze Whaler shark
Name of victim: Terry Cooper
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lacerations to thigh & buttocks

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