Shark attack details: Heron Island, Queensland, 05-Mar-1996
| Date of attack: |
March 5th 1996 |
| Location: |
Heron Island, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: |
Jean Hotchkiss |
| Age of victim: |
47 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Swimming breast stoke |
| Injury: |
Left arm & leg lacerated |
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