Shark attack at Near Bondi Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Near Bondi Beach, New South Wales, 10-Feb-1960
Date of attack: February 10th 1960
Location: Near Bondi Beach, New South Wales
Shark species: 14' Tiger shark
Name of victim: 12' open motor boat, occupants Jack Platt & Peter Keyes
Sex of victim:
Activity: Shark fishing
Injury: No injury to occupants. Hooked shark rammed boat PROVOKED INCIDENT

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