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Darwin Harbour, AUSTRALIA — Reported 24-Jul-1947

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Shark Attack Incident

Darwin Harbour, AUSTRALIA

July 23, 1947

Non-fatal

DateReported 24-Jul-1947

TypeUnprovoked

CountryAUSTRALIA

LocationDarwin Harbour

ActivityDiving

SpeciesMost likely, a small shark

InjurySuit ripped

VictimA.S. Festing, Male

SourceCanberra Times, 7/25/1947

-12.4302°, 130.7913°via nominatim

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