Shark attack at (Point Sinclair) Penong, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: (Point Sinclair) Penong, South Australia, 10-Feb-1975
Date of attack: February 10th 1975
Location: (Point Sinclair) Penong, South Australia
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Wade Shipard
Age of victim: 12 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming underwater from crayfish cage to a fishing bait
Injury: Right leg severed FATAL

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3 m [10'] white shark 3 m [10'] Great white shark

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