Shark attack at Mermaid Waters, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Mermaid Waters, Queensland, 19-Jan-1991
Date of attack: January 19th 1991
Location: Mermaid Waters, Queensland
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Michael Sproule
Age of victim: 35 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Hands, legs & buttocks lacerated

View detailed report (PDF)

Map showing shark attack location and nearby incidents

Nearby shark attacks

Shark attack

Australia

Attacks by region

Attacks by location

  • Sydney (10)
  • Sydney Harbor (10)
  • Near Thursday Island (9)
  • Brisbane River (9)
  • Newcastle (8)
  • Moreton Bay (8)
  • Thursday Island (7)
  • Great Barrier Reef (7)
  • Brisbane (7)
  • Bunbury (7)