Shark attack at Middle Beach, 40 km north of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Middle Beach, 40 km north of Adelaide, South Australia, Reported 06-Dec-2005
Date of attack: December 6th 2005
Location: Middle Beach, 40 km north of Adelaide, South Australia
Shark species: 4 m Great white shark
Name of victim: 5.4 m fibreglass boat, occupants: Robert & James Hogg
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupants, hydrofoil of outboard motor bitten

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4 m white shark 4 m Great white shark

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