Mr Ernest Fischer and shovelnose shark, Tewantin, February 1932

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TitleMr Ernest Fischer and shovelnose shark, Tewantin, February 1932Additional InformationThis image appeared in the Brisbane Daily Standard in February 1933 and describe the 9 ft 6in shovelnose shark as being caught by Mr E Fischer in the Noosa River at Tewantin. (Source: Daily Standard 3 February 1933, p. 9. Includes this photo). The notes on the back of the photo indicate it was caught in February 1932, which is supported by a news article in The Telegraph that reports Mr E Fischer landing a shovelnose shark 9 feet long and nearly four feet wide (Source: The Telegraph, 12 February 1932, p. 12).

Mr Ernest Fischer was a farmer in Maroochy River. He appears to have been a keen angler and fishing reports for Tewantin regularly list him as a member of fishing parties.

Notes on back of photo: angling S/C - Wed or Thurs 16 Feb 1932DateFebruary 1932PhotographerArthur N RonlundImage NoT4003379

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Subject (Keywords)FishingSharks

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LocalityTewantinPlaceNoosa RiverCollectionSivyer Family Collection

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Mr Ernest Fischer and shovelnose shark, Tewantin, February 1932