Shark attack at Manayaweli Cove, Trincomalee, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Shark attack details: Manayaweli Cove, Trincomalee, Eastern Province, 1960s
Date of attack: December 30th 1960
Location: Manayaweli Cove, Trincomalee, Eastern Province
Shark species: Blacktip reef shark
Name of victim: Rodney Jonklass
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Collecting ornamental fish
Injury: No injury, beat off shark with his collecting net

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