Shark attack at Streaky Bay, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Streaky Bay, South Australia, 06-Apr-1952
Date of attack: April 6th 1952
Location: Streaky Bay, South Australia
Shark species: 15'3", 2,333-lb Great white shark
Name of victim: 25' cutter
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing for white sharks
Injury: No injury to fisherman Alf Dean & other occupants;

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15'3 15'3", 2,333-lb Great white shark

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