Shark attack at Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, Queensland, 25-Nov-1950
Date of attack: November 25th 1950
Location: Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, Queensland
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Great white shark seen in area and hooked 3 days later
Name of victim: Leo Vincent Ryan
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body surfing
Injury: Part of buttocks & fingers severed

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3 m [10'] white shark seen in area and hooked 3 days later 3 m [10'] Great white shark seen in area and hooked 3 days later

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