Shark attack details: 3 km west of Rottnest Island, Western Australia, 26-Jul-1986
| Date of attack: |
July 26th 1986 |
| Location: |
3 km west of Rottnest Island, Western Australia |
| Shark species: |
Tooth fragment of a Great white shark recovered. Authorities believed shark was 6 m [20'] total length |
| Name of victim: |
5.4 m boat, occupant: Ivan Anderton |
| Age of victim: |
N/A years old |
| Sex of victim: |
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| Activity: |
Fishing |
| Injury: |
No injury to occupants. Shark bit motor, lifting stern a half-metre out of the water |
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