Shark attack at Fingal Beach, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Fingal Beach, Queensland, 07-Apr-1990
Date of attack: April 7th 1990
Location: Fingal Beach, Queensland
Shark species: 3 m shark
Name of victim: male, an American tourist
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, board broken in two

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