Shark attack at 6 km off Collendina, south of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Shark attack details: 6 km off Collendina, south of Melbourne, Victoria, 25-Nov-2005
Date of attack: November 25th 2005
Location: 6 km off Collendina, south of Melbourne, Victoria
Shark species: 3 m Great white shark
Name of victim: 4.5 m boat, occupant: Rodney Lawn
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupant, shark bit outboard motor

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3 m white shark 3 m Great white shark

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