Shark attack at Moffat Beach, Caloundra, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Moffat Beach, Caloundra, Queensland, 2-May-2006
Date of attack: May 2nd 2006
Location: Moffat Beach, Caloundra, Queensland
Shark species: 2 m Wobbegong
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 46 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: Abrasion & 6 puncture wounds on chest after grabbing the shark by its tail PROVOKED INCIDENT

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