Shark attack at Golden Beach, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Golden Beach, Queensland, 20-Dec-2002
Date of attack: December 20th 2002
Location: Golden Beach, Queensland
Shark species: Shark involvement not confirmed, injury may be due to a stingray
Name of victim: Bayne Doyle
Age of victim: 11 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Foot lacerated

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