Shark attack at Mermaid Waters, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Mermaid Waters, Queensland, 02-Nov-1989
Date of attack: November 2nd 1989
Location: Mermaid Waters, Queensland
Shark species: 2 m shark, possibly a bronze whaler
Name of victim: Kristoffer Fredriksen
Age of victim: 10 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming in canal
Injury: Left ankle broken & lacerated

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