Shark attack at 3 km off Port Victoria, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: 3 km off Port Victoria, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, 11-Dec-2000
Date of attack: December 11th 2000
Location: 3 km off Port Victoria, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia
Shark species: 4.5 m [14'9"] Great white shark
Name of victim: 3.5 -metre fibreglass boat, occupants: Harry Ulbrich and another fisherman
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing for whiting
Injury: No injury to occupants

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