Shark attack at Miall Island, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Miall Island, Queensland, 02-Jan-2016
Date of attack: January 2nd 2016
Location: Miall Island, Queensland
Shark species: 3 m shark
Name of victim: Allan Countryman
Age of victim: 31 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Lacerations to arms & leg

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