Shark attack, 1959-02-28 (Boat)
Location: Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Activity: Fishing for snapper
Victim: 14' open boat: occupants Richard Crew & Bob Thatcher (M, age )
Injury: No injury to occupants. Shark leapt into boat, momentarily pinning Crew against the side
Fatal: N
Species: Mako shark, 2.4 m [8'], <300-lb, identified by Dr. L.P. L. Schultz on photograph
Source: West Australian, 3/1/1959; L. Schultz & M. Malin, p.552