Shark attack at Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Cronulla, New South Wales, Mar-1934
Date of attack: March 1st 1934
Location: Cronulla, New South Wales
Shark species: 3.7 m [12'] Mako shark; identified by tooth fragments by G.P. Whitley
Name of victim: 18' launch, occupants: 2 fishermen
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupants, hooked shark, snapped at rudder & then attacked boat PROVOKED INCIDENT

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3.7 m [12'] mako shark; identified by tooth fragments by G.P. Whitley 3.7 m [12'] Mako shark; identified by tooth fragments by G.P. Whitley

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