Date22-Apr-1960
TypeProvoked
CountryAUSTRALIA
LocationRottnest Island
ActivityFishing, hauling in a set line
SpeciesBronze whaler shark, 3 m [10'], 200-lb
Injury4 fingers of left hand were lacerated by shark he had shot in the head PROVOKED INCIDENT
VictimTed Nelson onboard fishing boat Wayfarer, Male
SourceL. Schultz & M. Malin, p.546
Shark Data Lab