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Off Melbourne, AUSTRALIA — Reported 17-Feb-1877

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Shark Attack Incident

Off Melbourne, AUSTRALIA

February 16, 1877

Non-fatal

DateReported 17-Feb-1877

TypeUnprovoked

CountryAUSTRALIA

LocationOff Melbourne

ActivityFishing

InjurySevere bite to hand

VictimGesoun Gentel, Male

SourceOtago Witness, 2/17/1877

-37.8479°, 144.9954°via nominatim

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