Shark attack at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Sydney, New South Wales, Reported 26-Jul-1898
Date of attack: July 26th 1898
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Martin Gunner
Age of victim: M years old
Sex of victim:
Activity: Swimming after their boat capsized
Injury: Reported fatal, but this is a questionable incident

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