Shark attack details: Dingo Reef, 80 nm off Townsville, Queensland, 08-Apr-1990
| Date of attack: |
April 8th 1990 |
| Location: |
Dingo Reef, 80 nm off Townsville, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Robert Bullen |
| Age of victim: |
37 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Free diving for trochus |
| Injury: |
Presumed FATAL |
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