Shark attack at Merino Rocks, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Merino Rocks, Adelaide, South Australia, 18-Sep-1987
Date of attack: September 18th 1987
Location: Merino Rocks, Adelaide, South Australia
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Terrance Gibson
Age of victim: 47 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba Diving for scallops
Injury: FATAL

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