Shark attack at Pialba, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Pialba, Hervey Bay, Queensland, 11-Oct-1995
Date of attack: October 11th 1995
Location: Pialba, Hervey Bay, Queensland
Shark species: 4 m shark
Name of victim: Lisa Mott
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Playing / standing
Injury: Laceration to thigh

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