Shark attack at Cape Moreton, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Cape Moreton, Queensland, 07-Jul-1961
Date of attack: July 7th 1961
Location: Cape Moreton, Queensland
Shark species: 5.2 m [17'], 2500-lb Great white shark
Name of victim: 35' motor launch, occupants: Bill Fulham & T. Fanning
Sex of victim:
Activity: Shark fishing
Injury: No injury to occupant, hooked shark bit boat's rudder PROVOKED INCIDENT

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5.2 m [17'], 2500-lb white shark 5.2 m [17'], 2500-lb Great white shark

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