Shark attack details: Byron Bay, New South Wales, 1981
| Date of attack: |
Oct 2nd 1981 |
| Location: |
Byron Bay, New South Wales |
| Shark species: |
2.5 m Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: |
Warren Rowe |
| Age of victim: |
27 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surf-skiing |
| Injury: |
No injury, ski bitten |
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