Shark attack at Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Albany, Western Australia, Reported 12-Jan-1994
Date of attack: January 12th 1994
Location: Albany, Western Australia
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: 5 m aluminum boat, occupants: Ben Turnbull, Lia & Neville Parker
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupants, shark bit anchor and ladder

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