Shark attack details: Dangerous Reef, South Neptune Island, South Australia, 24-Dec-1983
Date of attack: |
December 24th 1983 |
Location: |
Dangerous Reef, South Neptune Island, South Australia |
Shark species: |
12' Great white shark |
Name of victim: |
Neil Williams |
Age of victim: |
48 years old |
Sex of victim: |
M |
Activity: |
Scuba diving for abalone |
Injury: |
Fingers bitten |
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