Shark attack at Sunshine Beach, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Sunshine Beach, Queensland, 20-Jun-2002
Date of attack: June 20th 2002
Location: Sunshine Beach, Queensland
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 30 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: minor injury to foot

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