Shark attack at Pelican Banks near Gladstone, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Pelican Banks near Gladstone, Queensland, Jan-1991
Date of attack: January 1st 1991
Location: Pelican Banks near Gladstone, Queensland
Shark species: 2 m shark
Name of victim: Tony Hodgson
Age of victim: 22 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing (or sailboarding)
Injury: Survived

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