Shark attack at Peel Island, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Peel Island, Queensland, 29-Oct-2000
Date of attack: October 29th 2000
Location: Peel Island, Queensland
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: boat, occupant: Paul Kelly
Age of victim: 31 years old
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No Injury to occupant, shark holed and sank boat

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