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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