Shark attack at Bushy Ilet, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Bushy Ilet, Queensland, 05-Dec-2011
Date of attack: December 5th 2011
Location: Bushy Ilet, Queensland
Shark species: Shark involvement not confirmed
Name of victim: Dave Fordson
Sex of victim:
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Killed by a shark or crocodile.

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