Date5-Jul-1975
TypeProvoked
CountryAUSTRALIA
Location15 km north of Lancelin, north of Perth
ActivitySpearfishing
Species2.4 m [8'] whaler shark
InjurySpeared shark bit his arm between elbow and shoulder PROVOKED INCIDENT
VictimDennis Thompson, Male, 29 years old
SourceWashington Post, 7/7/1975
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