Shark attack at Tenth Island (King Island), Tasmania, Australia

Shark attack details: Tenth Island (King Island), Tasmania, 05-Jun-1993
Date of attack: June 5th 1993
Location: Tenth Island (King Island), Tasmania
Shark species: 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark
Name of victim: Teresa Cartwright
Age of victim: 34 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Scuba diving at seal colony
Injury: FATAL

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5 m [16.5'] white shark 5 m [16.5'] Great white shark

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