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: |
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| Activity: |
Chumming for sharks |
| Injury: |
No injury to occupants; shark rammed, bit & sank boat |
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![4.3 m [14'] mako shark](/images/mako.jpg)