Shark attack at Between , Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Between , Queensland, Reported 28-Feb-2011
Date of attack: February 28th 2011
Location: Between , Queensland
Shark species: 2 m Bull shark
Name of victim: Shane Nyari
Age of victim: 36 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Lacerations to right hand by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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2 m bull shark 2 m Bull shark

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