Shark attack at Near Croker Island, Northern Territory, Australia

Shark attack details: Near Croker Island, Northern Territory, 15-Sep-2008
Date of attack: September 15th 2008
Location: Near Croker Island, Northern Territory
Shark species: Bronze Whaler shark
Name of victim: Quentin Gorrell
Age of victim: 43 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Right hand lacerated by netted shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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