Shark attack at , , Australia

Shark attack details: , , Before 1906
Date of attack: July 1st 1906
Location: ,
Shark species: Blue pointers
Name of victim: fisherman
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: FATAL

Fisherman Overbalances and Devoured by Sharks in Australia

Before 1906, an Australian fisherman frustrated by sharks stealing his snapper catch struck at one with a lance. However, he lost his balance and fell overboard, where he was immediately attacked by a group of blue pointer sharks.

Witnesses stated that the man was completely consumed before he could be rescued.

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