MONSTER SHARK
CAPTURE BY FISHERMEN KILLED BY RIFLE SHOTS WELLINGTON, May 17. A shark 17ft. long, with a jaw spai. of 22in., which was basking on th'? surface, was caught, by fishermen at Makara Bay on Saturday and la ded on the beach shortly before 9 a.m. It was seen cruising round the bay enjoying the sun. Fishermen went out in a boat, and, with a .303 rifle, put. a bullet, through the back of its head, following this up with further shots, which were effvtive In disabling tin monster. A slip-knot was then put round Ms tail, but it took the united efforts of four men to tow the shark to the beach, where it was landed with a windlass and chains.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 116, 19 May 1932, Page 7
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123MONSTER SHARK Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 116, 19 May 1932, Page 7
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