Shark attack at Opal Reef, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Opal Reef, Queensland, 11-Dec-2004
Date of attack: December 11th 2004
Location: Opal Reef, Queensland
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: Mark Thompson
Age of victim: 38 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: FATAL, leg bitten

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