Shark attack details: Dent Island, Whitsundays, Queensland, 13-Feb-2010
Date of attack: |
February 13th 2010 |
Location: |
Dent Island, Whitsundays, Queensland |
Shark species: |
2 m shark |
Name of victim: |
Patricia Trumbull |
Age of victim: |
60 years old |
Sex of victim: |
F |
Activity: |
Snorkeling |
Injury: |
Lacerations to legs & buttocks |
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