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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