Shark attack at Outer Barrier Reef near Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Outer Barrier Reef near Port Douglas, Queensland, 10-May-1990
Date of attack: May 10th 1990
Location: Outer Barrier Reef near Port Douglas, Queensland
Shark species: 2 m hammerhead
Name of victim: German male
Age of victim: 30s years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Snorkeling, possibly holding a fish
Injury: Lacerations

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