Shark attack at Nerang River, Surfer's Paradise, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Nerang River, Surfer's Paradise, Queensland, 30-Jan-2015
Date of attack: January 30th 2015
Location: Nerang River, Surfer's Paradise, Queensland
Shark species: Bull shark, 1.3 m
Name of victim: Racing scull: Occupant Trevor Carter
Age of victim: 57 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Rowing
Injury: No injury, shark's teeth scratched hull

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