Shark attack at Carrara, Nerang River, Queensland, Australia

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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