Shark attack at White Cliffs, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: White Cliffs, Queensland, Reported 09-Jan-1873
Date of attack: January 9th 1873
Location: White Cliffs, Queensland
Shark species: Hammerhead shark
Name of victim: young aboriginal male
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Bathing
Injury: Survived

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