Shark attack at Amity Point, North Stradbroke Island, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Amity Point, North Stradbroke Island, Queensland, 07-Jan-2006
Date of attack: January 7th 2006
Location: Amity Point, North Stradbroke Island, Queensland
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: Sarah Whiley
Age of victim: 21 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL

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