Shark attack at Off Tower Hill, Victoria, Australia

Shark attack details: Off Tower Hill, Victoria, 18-Jan-2009
Date of attack: January 18th 2009
Location: Off Tower Hill, Victoria
Shark species: 5.5 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Occupants: Scott & John Fulton
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupants, shark bit propeller

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