Shark attack details: Great Mercury Island, Mercury Islands, 13-Jan-2013
Date of attack: |
January 13th 2013 |
Location: |
Great Mercury Island, Mercury Islands |
Shark species: |
3 m bronze whaler |
Name of victim: |
Kim Bade |
Sex of victim: |
M |
Activity: |
Spearfishing |
Injury: |
Minor cut on finger |
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