Shark attack at St. Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Shark attack details: St. Ives, Cornwall, Reported 14-Jun-2011
Date of attack: June 14th 2011
Location: St. Ives, Cornwall
Shark species: 7' oceanic whitetip shark
Name of victim: 16' Dreamcatcher. Occupant: Ian Bussus
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury, shark slammed into boat

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