Shark attack at A pearl farm in Roebuck Bay, Broome, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: A pearl farm in Roebuck Bay, Broome, Western Australia, 21-Nov-1993
Date of attack: November 21st 1993
Location: A pearl farm in Roebuck Bay, Broome, Western Australia
Shark species: Tiger shark caught 6 days later with diver
Name of victim: Richard Peter Bisley
Age of victim: 27 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Hookah diving
Injury: FATAL

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