Shark attack at Between Wynnum & St. Helena Island, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Between Wynnum & St. Helena Island, Queensland, 05-Oct-1938
Date of attack: October 5th 1938
Location: Between Wynnum & St. Helena Island, Queensland
Shark species: 6' Tiger shark
Name of victim: Jack Lopez
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Laceration to left foot & ankle by netted shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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