Shark attack at near Schouten Island, Tasmania, Australia

Shark attack details: near Schouten Island, Tasmania, 27-Dec-2008
Date of attack: December 27th 2008
Location: near Schouten Island, Tasmania
Shark species: 2 m shark
Name of victim: Wild Oats XI
Sex of victim:
Activity: Yacht race
Injury: No injury to occupants - shark became entangled in aft rudder

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