Shark attack details: Katana Downs Reach, Brisbane River, Queensland, 09-Jan-1994
| Date of attack: |
January 9th 1994 |
| Location: |
Katana Downs Reach, Brisbane River, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
1.5 m shark |
| Name of victim: |
Gary Cochrane |
| Age of victim: |
23 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming, after falling off towed kneeboard |
| Injury: |
Hamstring bitten |
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