Shark attack at Dent Island, Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia

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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