Shark attack at Oak Beach, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Oak Beach, Queensland, 03-Nov-1965
Date of attack: November 3rd 1965
Location: Oak Beach, Queensland
Shark species: 2.4 m [8'] Grey nurse shark
Name of victim: Roy McGuffie
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Puncture wounds to right thigh

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2.4 m [8'] grey nurse shark 2.4 m [8'] Grey nurse shark

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