Shark attack details: North Point Beach, Moreton Island, Queensland, 01-Oct-1992
| Date of attack: |
October 1st 1992 |
| Location: |
North Point Beach, Moreton Island, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
4.2 m Great white shark |
| Name of victim: |
Michael Docherty |
| Age of victim: |
28 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
FATAL |
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