FEROCIOUS SHARK.
HOLE RIPPED IN LAUNCH
SYDNEY, February 4. Two fishermen in an open launch had an unenviable experience in Botany Bay last night. A large shark tore a hole in the bottom of the launch, which soon filled but did not actually sink, enabling the men to float submerged to their necks for three and a half hours. They were in danger of a further attack from the shark when they were rescued by another fishing party.
Some of the shark's teeth were found embedded in the timbers of the launch The men think the shark was attracted by the odour of a dead jbaby shark,' which they were using for bait.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 30, 5 February 1937, Page 7
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