Shark attack at Coogee , New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Coogee , New South Wales, 04-Feb-1922
Date of attack: February 4th 1922
Location: Coogee , New South Wales
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: Milton Coughlan
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL, both arms & shoulder bitten

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