Incident Report
White Shark Bite Incident During Surfing at Moana Beach, Adelaide
adelaide, moana beach, South Australia·Australia
A 15-year-old male surfer sustained bite injuries to his leg and hand from a white shark at Moana Beach, Adelaide in October 1988. The incident resulted in non-fatal injuries.
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In October 1988, a white shark incident occurred at Moana Beach near Adelaide, South Australia, involving a 15-year-old male surfer. The victim sustained bite wounds to his leg and hand during the encounter. The injuries, characterized by teeth marks, were non-fatal. This incident occurred in a coastal environment typical of South Australian white shark habitat. The circumstances reflect the inherent risks associated with surfing activities in waters where white sharks are present.