Date27-Oct-1937
TypeUnprovoked
CountryAUSTRALIA
LocationKirra Beach, Coolangatta
ActivitySwimming
SpeciesTiger shark, 3.6 m [11'9"], 850-kg [1874-lb] female, contained Girvan's remains
InjuryFATAL
VictimNorman Girvan, Male, 18 years old
Time17h30
SourceV.M. Coppleson, pp.51, 81-84 & 234; A. Sharpe, pp.94-96; H. Edwards, pp.114-115
Shark Data Lab