Shark attack at Nerang River, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Nerang River, Queensland, 28-Nov-1990
Date of attack: November 28th 1990
Location: Nerang River, Queensland
Shark species: 1.5 m shark
Name of victim: Michael Pignolet
Age of victim: 26 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Abdomen, hip, leg & arm bitten

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