| Date of attack: | Mar 13th 1975 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Southport Aquarium, Queensland |
| Shark species: | 6' bronze whaler |
| Name of victim: | William Hookway |
| Age of victim: | 18 years old |
| Sex of victim: | |
| Activity: | Diving & force-feeding the shark |
| Injury: | Laceration to thigh by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT |
Shark attack at Southport Aquarium, Queensland, Australia
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