Shark attack details: Orpheus Island, Queensland, 21-Nov-2000
| Date of attack: |
November 21st 2000 |
| Location: |
Orpheus Island, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
4 m Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: |
George Lyons |
| Age of victim: |
28 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Diving (shell maintenance) |
| Injury: |
No injury, wetsuit & swimfin torn |
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