Shark attack at Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Lizard Island, Queensland, 06-Jan-1987
Date of attack: January 6th 1987
Location: Lizard Island, Queensland
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Alessandro Russo
Age of victim: 37 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Right leg lacerated

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