Shark attack at Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Moreton Bay, Queensland, Reported 06-Aug-1989
Date of attack: August 6th 1989
Location: Moreton Bay, Queensland
Shark species: 3.5 m Great white shark
Name of victim: Vic Hislop
Age of victim: 41 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing for sharks
Injury: Laceration to arm PROVOKED INCIDENT

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