Shark attack at Wurtulla, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Wurtulla, Queensland, 06-Feb-2012
Date of attack: February 6th 2012
Location: Wurtulla, Queensland
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Nick Ferguson
Age of victim: 29 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: No injury, but fin lost from surfboard

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