Shark attack at Lord Howe Island (island group 440 miles northeast of Sydney), New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Lord Howe Island (island group 440 miles northeast of Sydney), New South Wales, 09-Jun-2001
Date of attack: June 9th 2001
Location: Lord Howe Island (island group 440 miles northeast of Sydney), New South Wales
Shark species: 3.7 m [12'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: Arthur Applet
Age of victim: 75 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Hiking on the beach
Injury: Remains recovered from shark's gut

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3.7 m [12'] tiger shark 3.7 m [12'] Tiger shark

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