Shark attack details: Gladstone, Queensland, 11-Nov-1985
| Date of attack: |
November 11th 1985 |
| Location: |
Gladstone, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
1m shark |
| Name of victim: |
Richard Lynch |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Fishing |
| Injury: |
Laceration to lower left leg by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT |
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