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flag A 1986 shark attack that killed windsurfer Peter Crouch has been corrected from earlier mistaken reports of 1987.

flag A long-misreported fatal shark attack in Victoria has been corrected: the incident involving 32-year-old windsurfer Peter Crouch actually occurred in 1986, not 1987, according to newly verified records. flag Crouch vanished near Waratah Bay, with his board and rig found intact. flag His body was recovered days later with severe shark bite injuries. flag The error stemmed from a misread magazine ad referencing a 1987 event, later traced through archival research. flag The Australian shark incident database has updated its records. flag Authorities note ongoing shark sightings in southern Port Phillip Bay, particularly in summer, when more people swim. flag Retired investigator Jim Lowe, now 89, recalls the case and underscores sharks’ natural presence in coastal waters.

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