Shark attack details: Off Rottnest Island, Western Australia, 14-Aug-1993
| Date of attack: |
August 14th 1993 |
| Location: |
Off Rottnest Island, Western Australia |
| Shark species: |
6 m [20'] Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
5.4 m boat |
| Sex of victim: |
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| Activity: |
Fishing |
| Injury: |
No injury to occupants. Shark struck boat, lifting the outboard motor |
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![6 m [20'] white shark](/images/white.jpg)