Mervyn Gannon
AustraliaunknownMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Mervyn Gannon was a local resident of Coogee who fell victim to a shark attack in 1922, subsequently dying from his injuries despite efforts to save him, marking one of the beach's rare fatal incidents.
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Mervyn Gannon was another victim of a shark attack at Coogee Beach in 1922.
The recent shark attack at Coogee Beach may stop me swimming there but not for longThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-06-19
Australia· 2026-06-19
