Shark attack at Brisbane River, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Brisbane River, Queensland, 26-Feb-2005
Date of attack: February 26th 2005
Location: Brisbane River, Queensland
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: Nathan Shaxson
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Finger bitten

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