Shark attack at Pincushion, north of Maroochydore Beach, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Pincushion, north of Maroochydore Beach, Queensland, 27-Jul-1997
Date of attack: Jul 27th 1997
Location: Pincushion, north of Maroochydore Beach, Queensland
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Neil Davey
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Leg lacerated

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