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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