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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