Shark attack details: Blairgowrie, Victoria, 14-Jan-2005
| Date of attack: |
January 14th 2005 |
| Location: |
Blairgowrie, Victoria |
| Shark species: |
2 m to 3 m [6.75' to 10'] bronze whaler |
| Name of victim: |
dinghy |
| Sex of victim: |
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| Activity: |
Attempting to drive shark away from sailing regatta |
| Injury: |
No injury to occupants, one of the boat's flotation tanks holed PROVOKED INCIDENT |
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![2 m to 3 m [6.75' to 10'] bronze whaler](/images/bronze-whaler.jpg)