Incident Report
Diver Severely Injured in Thursday Island Shark Encounter
Thursday Island, Queensland·Australia
A native diver working in the waters off Thursday Island sustained severe injuries during a shark encounter in December 1929. He was treated at Thursday Island Hospital where he recovered from his wounds.
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Description
On December 21, 1929, a male diver was attacked by a shark while diving in the channel waters near Thursday Island in Torres Strait, Australia. The victim, a native diver, suffered severe injuries during the unprovoked encounter. The specific circumstances of the incident and the species of shark involved were not documented in available records. Following the attack, the diver was transported to Thursday Island Hospital, where he received medical treatment. Despite the severity of his injuries, he made a successful recovery during his hospitalization. This incident occurred during the third quarter moon phase and remains part of the historical record of shark encounters in Australian waters, contributing to our understanding of shark behavior in the Torres Strait region.