Shark attack details: Fraser Island, Queensland, 02-Dec-1989
| Date of attack: |
December 2nd 1989 |
| Location: |
Fraser Island, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Michael Preston |
| Age of victim: |
27 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Swept out to sea, feared taken by shark |
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