Shark attack at Oamaru, South Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Oamaru, South Island, 23-Apr-1895
Date of attack: April 23rd 1895
Location: Oamaru, South Island
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Percy Mitchell
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Lacerations to foot

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