Incident Report
Wobbegong Shark Incident During Surfing at Anglesea Beach, Victoria
anglesea beach, Victoria·Australia
A 12-year-old female surfer sustained leg injuries from teeth marks during a wobbegong shark encounter at Anglesea Beach, Victoria in December 1996. The incident resulted in non-fatal injuries.
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In December 1996, a shark incident occurred at Anglesea Beach, a coastal site in Victoria, Australia. A 12-year-old female surfer encountered a wobbegong shark while in the water. The interaction resulted in non-fatal injuries, with the victim sustaining teeth marks on the leg. Wobbegongs are bottom-dwelling sharks found in Australian waters, and incidents involving this species are relatively uncommon. The surfer received injuries consistent with direct contact with the shark's teeth during the encounter at this popular coastal location.