Shark attack at Sirius Cove, Sydney Harbor, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Sirius Cove, Sydney Harbor, New South Wales, 09-Jan-1919
Date of attack: January 9th 1919
Location: Sirius Cove, Sydney Harbor, New South Wales
Shark species: 12' shark
Name of victim: Richard Simpson
Age of victim: 13 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Wading
Injury: FATAL, right thigh bitten

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