Shark attack at Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia, 22-Nov-1925
Date of attack: November 22nd 1925
Location: Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia
Shark species: 4 m [13'] female Tiger shark
Name of victim: Simeon (Samuel) Ettelton
Age of victim: 55 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Floating on his back
Injury: FATAL, thigh & torso bitten, then shark charged rescue boat

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4 m [13'] female tiger shark 4 m [13'] female Tiger shark

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