Shark attack details: Derwent Island, Queensland, 11-Feb-1984
| Date of attack: |
February 11th 1984 |
| Location: |
Derwent Island, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
1.5 m white-tipped reef shark |
| Name of victim: |
Greg Pearce |
| Age of victim: |
27 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing |
| Injury: |
Hand bitten |
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