Shark attack at Streaky Bay, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Streaky Bay, South Australia, 09-Jan-1974
Date of attack: January 9th 1974
Location: Streaky Bay, South Australia
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Terry Manuel
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving for abalone
Injury: FATAL, right leg severed

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