Shark attack at Edith Falls, Northern Territory, Australia

Shark attack details: Edith Falls, Northern Territory, Reported 29-Oct-1989
Date of attack: October 29th 1989
Location: Edith Falls, Northern Territory
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Christine Kaesler
Age of victim: 31 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Puncture marks to right calf

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