Shark attack at Batt Reef, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Batt Reef, Queensland, 25-Sep-2004
Date of attack: September 25th 2004
Location: Batt Reef, Queensland
Shark species: 3 m [10'] Tiger shark
Name of victim: inflatable dinghy, occupants: Ben Cropp, J. Harding & T. Fleischman
Sex of victim:
Activity: Spearfishing/ filming
Injury: No injury to occupants, boat damaged

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