Shark attack at Coolum Beach, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Coolum Beach, Queensland, 29-Dec-1996
Date of attack: December 29th 1996
Location: Coolum Beach, Queensland
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Blair Hall
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
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