Shark attack at North Point Beach, Moreton Island, Queensland, Australia

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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