Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in Broome, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA (Unknown Date)

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Broome, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA on Unknown Date. The incident involved a Whaler shark, 2.7 m [9'], 350- to 450-lb identified by G.P. Whitley shark during bathing activities.

Incident Details

Date Unknown Date
Location Broome, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
Activity Bathing
Species Whaler shark, 2.7 m [9'], 350- to 450-lb identified by G.P. Whitley
Injury Left arm severed above elbow, recovered 5 days afterwards from shark’s gut
Fatal No
Sex F
Age 22
Time Unknown

Notes

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