Shark attack at Off Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Off Rottnest Island, Western Australia, 14-Aug-1993
Date of attack: Aug 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:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupants. Shark struck boat, lifting the outboard motor

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