Shark attack at Point Vernon, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Point Vernon, Hervey Bay, Queensland, 12-Feb-2006
Date of attack: February 12th 2006
Location: Point Vernon, Hervey Bay, Queensland
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: male
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Puncture wound on arm

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