Shark attack at Hog Bay, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Hog Bay, South Australia, 01-Apr-1960
Date of attack: April 1st 1960
Location: Hog Bay, South Australia
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: launch, occupant Clive Whitrow, Dick Kuhne & Jim Pergola
Sex of victim:
Activity: Shark fishing
Injury: Hooked shark bit stern PROVOKED INCIDENT

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