Shark attack at Dangerous Reef, South Neptune Island, South Australia, Australia

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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