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Man attacks shark

2007 Reader Submission
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Excerpt from

http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200702/s1849109.htm and http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=227842

"A South Australian man attacked a shark with his bare hands after drinking copious amounts of vodka and deciding to turn the tables on one of nature's deadliest predators."

Bear in mind the shark did not attack him, rather the opposite. He (human) was on safe dry land and moved into the shark's medium to attack it.

Submitted on 02/15/2007

Submitted by: Mike Thornhill
Reference: ABC news 2007-02-16

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James said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
When I drink copious amounts of vodka, I usually pass out. This jamoke wrestles a 10 foot shark! I'm impressed and stupefied all at the same time! Anyway, this fellow at least owned his stupidity. I have no problem nominating him for an HM! Thanks, Mike!

Graham said:
Definitely Toss: Lacks Excellence
The shark probably figured the 'food' was too pickled! Thanks, Mike.

Chip said:
Maybe Toss: Lacks Excellence
The write up could be much better. Without going to the source (which has expired) many of the needed details are missing. Anyone hurt (including the shark)? Re-write this with details please. Thanks, Mike

Tracy said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
The story itself is quite good - but needs a much better write-up to make it into a good HM - Can you re-write and re-submit? - Thanks

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