Shark attack details: Hook Island, Whitsundays, Queensland, 28-Feb-1997
| Date of attack: |
February 28th 1997 |
| Location: |
Hook Island, Whitsundays, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
2 m to 3 m Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: |
Gerald Rauch |
| Age of victim: |
30 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Scuba diving |
| Injury: |
Left arm bitten |
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