Shark attack at Mermaid Beach, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Mermaid Beach, Queensland, 14-Nov-1963
Date of attack: November 14th 1963
Location: Mermaid Beach, Queensland
Shark species: 15'2" Great white shark
Name of victim: boat Nora, occupant Bruce Harris
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Catching sharks under government contract
Injury: No injury to occupant, netted shark rammed & bit boat PROVOKED INCIDENT

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15'2 15'2" Great white shark

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