Shark attack at Direction Island, Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia

Shark attack details: Direction Island, Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, 19-Jul-2007.a
Date of attack: July 18th 2007
Location: Direction Island, Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Shark species: 1.5 m bronze Whaler shark
Name of victim: Angus Chapman
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Wading
Injury: Calf bitten

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1.5 m bronze whaler shark 1.5 m bronze Whaler shark

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