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Groote Eylandt, AUSTRALIA — 28-Sep-2018

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Shark Attack Incident

Groote Eylandt, AUSTRALIA

September 27, 2018

Non-fatal

Date28-Sep-2018

TypeUnprovoked

CountryAUSTRALIA

LocationGroote Eylandt

SpeciesBull shark

InjuryKnee bitten

Victimmale, Male, 17 years old

TimeAfternoon

SourceKatherine Times, 9/30/2018

-13.9805°, 136.5869°via nominatim

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