Shark attack at Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: Busselton, Western Australia, 03-Jan-2011
Date of attack: January 3rd 2011
Location: Busselton, Western Australia
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: A 'tinnie". Occupants :Paul Sweeny, Paul Nieuwkerdk, John and Mark Kik
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury, shark nudged boat and bit propeller

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