Shark attack at Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays Island, Queensland, Australia

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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