Shark attack details: Fantome Island, Queensland, 28-Aug-2011
| Date of attack: |
August 28th 2011 |
| Location: |
Fantome Island, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
Shark involvement prior to death not confirmed |
| Name of victim: |
Rooster |
| Age of victim: |
48 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
FATAL |
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