Shark attack at Clarence River, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Clarence River, New South Wales, 23-Oct-1926
Date of attack: October 23rd 1926
Location: Clarence River, New South Wales
Shark species: 4' Grey nurse shark
Name of victim: Herbert Webster
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Bathing
Injury: 3" laceration to leg

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4' grey nurse shark 4' Grey nurse shark

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