Shark attack at Paramatta River, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Paramatta River, New South Wales, 09-Apr-1918
Date of attack: April 9th 1918
Location: Paramatta River, New South Wales
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: Ansell, a ship's fireman
Age of victim: 28 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Jumped off Parramatta River ferry & was swimming toward shore when shark circled, then lifted him from the water
Injury: No injury

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