Shark attack details: Carrara, Nerang River, Queensland, 28-Feb-1997
| Date of attack: |
February 28th 1997 |
| Location: |
Carrara, Nerang River, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
a small shark |
| Name of victim: |
Joanna Salmon |
| Age of victim: |
21 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Left leg biten |
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