Shark attack details: Russel Island, Frankland Group, Queensland, 26-Sep-2015
| Date of attack: |
September 26th 2015 |
| Location: |
Russel Island, Frankland Group, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
female |
| Age of victim: |
7 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Snorkeling |
| Injury: |
Laceration to leg |
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