Date27-Jun-1954
TypeUnprovoked
CountryAUSTRALIA
LocationFitzroy Island
ActivityPearl diving from lugger Whyalla
Species2.4 m [8'] shark
InjuryShark bit right arm & shoulder, then Aken says, he "knocked out" the shark
VictimMorslem Aken, Male, 30 years old
Time16h30
SourceMorning Bulletin (Rockhampton), 6/30/1954