Shark attack at Lamont Reef, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Lamont Reef, Queensland, 20-Dec-2009
Date of attack: December 20th 2009
Location: Lamont Reef, Queensland
Shark species: 3m Bull shark
Name of victim: John Pengelly
Age of victim: 18 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Lacerations to hand & forearm

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