Shark attack at Marino, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Marino, South Australia, 11-Jan-1962
Date of attack: January 11th 1962
Location: Marino, South Australia
Shark species: Said to involve a 3.7 m [12'] Grey nurse shark
Name of victim: 12' boat of Alf Laundy
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupant, shark bit propeller & lifted boat several feet

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Said to involve a 3.7 m [12'] grey nurse shark Said to involve a 3.7 m [12'] Grey nurse shark

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