Shark attack at 18 km west of Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: 18 km west of Bunbury, Western Australia, 12-Feb-1988
Date of attack: February 12th 1988
Location: 18 km west of Bunbury, Western Australia
Shark species: 3 m [10'], 200-kg [441-lb] Mako shark
Name of victim: 5.5 m fibreglass boat, occupants: Steven Piggott and Kelvin & Brendan Martin
Age of victim: N/A years old
Sex of victim:
Activity: Drift fishing
Injury: No injury to occupants; shark leapt into boat, almost capsizing it and destroyed the inside of the boat

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