Shark attack at Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Palm Cove, Queensland, 04-Jul-2016
Date of attack: July 4th 2016
Location: Palm Cove, Queensland
Shark species: Tawny nurse shark
Name of victim: Nathan Oliver
Age of victim: 34 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Right thigh injured by hooked pregnant female shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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