Shark attack details: Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays Island, Queensland, 25-Jan-1997
| Date of attack: |
January 25th 1997 |
| Location: |
Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays Island, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7'] shark |
| Name of victim: |
Derek Burrows |
| Age of victim: |
27 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Snorkeling |
| Injury: |
Left leg lacerated, punctures on right leg |
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