Shark attack at Petrie Bight, Brisbane River, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Petrie Bight, Brisbane River, Queensland, 25-Nov-1880
Date of attack: November 25th 1880
Location: Petrie Bight, Brisbane River, Queensland
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: Alexey Drury
Age of victim: 12 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Feet bitten, surgically amputated FATAL

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