Shark attack details: Great Barrier Reef (near Upolu Cay), Queensland, 29-Dec-2002
| Date of attack: |
December 29th 2002 |
| Location: |
Great Barrier Reef (near Upolu Cay), Queensland |
| Shark species: |
Reported to involve a Hammerhead shark |
| Name of victim: |
Lienne Schellekens, |
| Age of victim: |
18 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Snorkeling |
| Injury: |
Left arm lacerated |
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