Shark attack at Jervis Bay & Long Reef, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Jervis Bay & Long Reef, New South Wales, Before 1871
Date of attack: July 1st 1871
Location: Jervis Bay & Long Reef, New South Wales
Shark species: Wobbegongs
Name of victim: 2 males, aborigines
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Feet grabbed

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