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In February 1987, a diving incident occurred at Pebbly Beach near Forster in New South Wales, Australia. A 17-year-old female diver encountered a wobbegong shark approximately 1 meter in length. The shark bit the diver, leaving teeth mark injuries on the victim's thigh. The incident resulted in non-fatal injury. Wobbegongs are benthic sharks found in Australian waters, typically inhabiting rocky reefs and sandy areas. They are generally docile, bottom-dwelling species, though they may bite defensively if provoked or threatened during close encounters.