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Fight with a Shark - Article from The Cambrian, 1907

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A newspaper article from The Cambrian, published on 04/10/1907, describing an encounter with a shark just off the Mumbles, Swansea.

The clipping reads as follows: "SWANSEA FISHING BOAT SKIPPER’S STRUGGLE. A Swansea fishing boat skipper reports having encountered, just off the Mumbles, whilst fishing on Friday last, a shark of some dimensions. The monster got entangled in the nets and a gaff was put out to haul it on board. The shark fought desperately, managed to smash the gaff, and got away with a portion of the net."

Owner:
National Library of Wales
Creator:
The Cambrian
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The Cambrian 1907
Item uploaded:
18/8/2020
Date originally created:
4/10/1907
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