Shark attack at Emu Channel, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Emu Channel, Western Australia, Summer 1974
Date of attack: November 30th -0001
Location: Emu Channel, Western Australia
Shark species: 4' bronze Whaler shark
Name of victim: Glen Tunbridge
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: 8 to 10 puncture marks around knee

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4' bronze whaler shark 4' bronze Whaler shark

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