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The Narrows, AUSTRALIA — Reported 28-Dec-1898

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Shark Attack Incident

The Narrows, AUSTRALIA

December 27, 1898

Fatal

DateReported 28-Dec-1898

TypeUnprovoked

CountryAUSTRALIA

LocationThe Narrows

ActivityFell oveboard

InjuryFATAL

VictimJames Waters, Male

SourceBrisbane Courier, 12/28/1898

-23.5992°, 150.9509°via nominatim

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