Shark attack at 7 km off Trigg surf beach, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Shark attack details: 7 km off Trigg surf beach, Perth, Western Australia, 19-Jul-2004 Reported to have happened "on the weekend"
Date of attack: November 30th -0001
Location: 7 km off Trigg surf beach, Perth, Western Australia
Shark species: 4 m [13'] Great white shark
Name of victim: boat, occupants: Mike Taylor & his son, Jack, age 9
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupants; shark mouthed motor, severed anchor line

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