Shark attack at 200 miles offshore, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: 200 miles offshore, Queensland, 02-Oct-2001
Date of attack: October 2nd 2001
Location: 200 miles offshore, Queensland
Shark species: Bronze Whaler shark?
Name of victim: Katherine Jones
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: Lacerations to right forearm & shoulder injured

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Bronze whaler shark? Bronze Whaler shark?

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