Shark attack at Cape Elizabeth, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Cape Elizabeth, South Australia, Reported 15-Apr-1869
Date of attack: April 15th 1869
Location: Cape Elizabeth, South Australia
Shark species: 7' Tiger shark
Name of victim: Joseph Simms
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Net fishing
Injury: Foot bitten

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