Shark attack details: 50 km east of Townsville, Queensland, 15-May-2005
| Date of attack: |
May 15th 2005 |
| Location: |
50 km east of Townsville, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
Blacktip shark |
| Name of victim: |
Ben Edelstein |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing |
| Injury: |
Severe injury to lower leg |
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