Shark attack details: Heron Island, Queensland, 05-Jan-2016
| Date of attack: |
January 5th 2016 |
| Location: |
Heron Island, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
Blacktip shark |
| Name of victim: |
Nicolas Davis |
| Age of victim: |
11 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Wading |
| Injury: |
Laceration to right calf |
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