The natives of the Solomon Islands have a form of shark-hunting which callg for super-skill and nerve on the [?] of the hunters. Two men are the chief actors. The first dives into the sea and acts as a decoy, or "live-bait," to entice the shark. When attacked, he swims rapidly to a rope let down from the stern of the vessel in attendance and climbs to safety. At the same time, the second man dives overboard, with knife skilfully aimed, and, if he be lucky, rips up his prey. Our sketch ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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The World's News (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 1955), Sat 22 Nov 1919, Page 1
It's easy and takes two shakes of a lamb's tail!
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