Shark Attack Incident

Point Henry, AUSTRALIA

February 5, 1856

Unknown outcome

Date06-Feb-1856

TypeUnprovoked

CountryAUSTRALIA

LocationPoint Henry

ActivitySwimming

InjurySevere bite to thigh. Not known if he survived

Victima seaman from the John and Lucy, Male, 17 years old

SourceThe Argus, 2/8/1856

-38.1256°, 144.4258°via nominatim