Shark attack at Kirra, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Kirra, Queensland, 31-Dec-1950
Date of attack: December 31st 1950
Location: Kirra, Queensland
Shark species: 10' nurse shark
Name of victim: Brian Love
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Paddling a surfboat
Injury: No injury, shark bit oar

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