Shark attack at South Stradbroke Island, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: South Stradbroke Island, Queensland, 15-Dec-2007
Date of attack: December 15th 2007
Location: South Stradbroke Island, Queensland
Shark species: a small shark
Name of victim: Josh Edwards
Age of victim: teen years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Lacerations to hand

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