Shark attack at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 09-Jun-1993
Date of attack: June 9th 1993
Location: Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, New South Wales
Shark species: Remains recovered from 5.5 m [18'] Great white shark
Name of victim: John Ford
Age of victim: 31 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba diving
Injury: FATAL

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