Shark attack at St. Crispin Reef, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: St. Crispin Reef, Queensland, 11-Dec-2005
Date of attack: December 11th 2005
Location: St. Crispin Reef, Queensland
Shark species: Whitetip reef shark
Name of victim: Glenn Simpson
Age of victim: 44 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Right forearm & elbow bitten

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