Shark attack at Thursday Island, Torres Strait, Australia

Shark attack details: Thursday Island, Torres Strait, Jan-1913
Date of attack: January 1st 1913
Location: Thursday Island, Torres Strait
Shark species: Tiger shark
Name of victim: Treacle, a Torres Strait islander
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving
Injury: Head, neck & left shoulder bitten

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