Shark attack at , Tasmania, Australia

Shark attack details: , Tasmania, 30-Aug-1959
Date of attack: August 30th 1959
Location: , Tasmania
Shark species: Sandtiger shark
Name of victim: Ron Cox
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: No injury

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