Shark attack at Sykes Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Sykes Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, 03-Dec-2000
Date of attack: December 3rd 2000
Location: Sykes Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
Shark species: 2.5 m [8.25'] bronze Whaler shark
Name of victim: Chris Hogan
Age of victim: 38 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Left elbow and forearm bitten

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