Date of attack: | February 28th 1959 |
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Location: | Port Phillip Bay, Victoria |
Shark species: | 2.4 m [8'], <300-lb Mako shark, identified by Dr. L.P. L. Schultz on photograph |
Name of victim: | 14' open boat: occupants Richard Crew & Bob Thatcher |
Sex of victim: | M |
Activity: | Fishing for snapper |
Injury: | No injury to occupants. Shark leapt into boat, momentarily pinning Crew against the side |