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Cape Elizabeth, AUSTRALIA — Reported 15-Apr-1869

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Shark Attack Incident

Cape Elizabeth, AUSTRALIA

April 14, 1869

Non-fatal

DateReported 15-Apr-1869

TypeUnprovoked

CountryAUSTRALIA

LocationCape Elizabeth

ActivityNet fishing

SpeciesTiger shark, 7'

InjuryFoot bitten

VictimJoseph Simms, Male

SourceThe Mercury, 4/151869

-43.2531°, 147.4261°via nominatim

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