Shark attack at Batt Reef, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Batt Reef, Queensland, 22-Feb-2009
Date of attack: February 22nd 2009
Location: Batt Reef, Queensland
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: male
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Severe laceration to finger

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