Shark attack at Mornington Island, Gulf of Carpentaria, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Mornington Island, Gulf of Carpentaria, Queensland, 26-Apr-2007
Date of attack: April 26th 2007
Location: Mornington Island, Gulf of Carpentaria, Queensland
Shark species: a small shark
Name of victim: Lorraine
Age of victim: 13 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming / jumping off a jetty
Injury: Lower leg & foot injured

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