Shark attack at Moreton Bay, NE of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Moreton Bay, NE of Brisbane, Queensland, 30-Sep-2001
Date of attack: September 30th 2001
Location: Moreton Bay, NE of Brisbane, Queensland
Shark species: 4 m [13'] Great white shark
Name of victim: boat: inflatable boat, occupant: Matt George, owner
Age of victim: 31 years old
Sex of victim: M
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Injury: No injury from shark

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