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Struck by Shark
The fishing vessel Ione was sunk when a great white shark punched a hole in its stern while snapper fishing north of Cape Cassini, Kangaroo Island, in 1903.
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South Australian Shipwrecks
Explore the fascinating history of maritime disasters with 704 shipwrecks located off the coast of South Australia. From the barque Arachne lost in 1848 to the Nashwauk carrying immigrants in 1855, each wreck tells a unique story. Filter by region, country, or ship type to uncover details like loss cause and protection status. Ideal for maritime enthusiasts and historians, the full dataset is available for download.
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Lost in a Storm
The fishing vessel Cela, long-line fishing for school sharks, was lost in a violent storm near Ceduna, South Australia, in 1991. It was found overdue a week later.
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Shark Fishing Gale
The Turton Star was shark fishing in the Great Australian Bight when caught in a southwest gale in 1992, leading to its loss near Cape Adieu.
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Nighttime Shark Fishing
The Florence was shark fishing off Drummond Point, South Australia, in 1961 when it encountered trouble during the night, leading to its loss.
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Shark Netting Disaster
While netting for sharks, the Bronwyn was lost south of Rocky Island in 1988 after setting its nets and dropping anchor.
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Kangaroo Island Adventure
The Amber Star set out from Port Adelaide on a shark fishing trip to the south coast of Kangaroo Island in 1973, only to end in disaster.
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