Shark attack at Eight-mile reef off Port Kembla, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Eight-mile reef off Port Kembla, New South Wales, 12-Jan-1996
Date of attack: January 12th 1996
Location: Eight-mile reef off Port Kembla, New South Wales
Shark species: 4.3 m [14'] Mako shark
Name of victim: Mini Haa Haar, fiberglass boat, occupants: William Catton, Anthony Green, Tony & Kylie Barnes
Sex of victim:
Activity: Chumming for sharks
Injury: No injury to occupants; shark rammed, bit & sank boat

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