Non-fatal Nurse Shark Attack

2012 Shipwreck Cove, Melbourne Aquarium, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

📋 Table of Contents

📊 Attack Details
🦈 Species Information
🧠 Shark Myth vs. Fact
🔗 Related Attacks

📊 Attack Details

📅 Date & Time

2012

⏰ 11h30

📍 Location

Shipwreck Cove, Melbourne Aquarium, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

🌍 AUSTRALIA

🏊 Activity

Diving

⚕️ Outcome

Laceration/Puncture

🟡 Non-fatal

👤 Victim Details

Age: 34

Gender: F

🏷️ Attack Type

Provoked

🩹 Injury Details

Superficial lacerations to right side of face PROVOKED ACCIDENT

🦈 Species Information

Nurse Shark

This species has been involved in 109 documented attacks in our database.

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🧠 Shark Myth vs. Fact

Test your shark knowledge! Click "Reveal Answer" to see if each statement is a myth or fact, then learn the science behind it.

Most shark attacks occur in shallow water close to shore.

All sharks are dangerous to humans.

Sharks can detect electrical fields.

Sharks can regrow their teeth throughout their lives.

Sharks can only live in salt water.