Shark attack at Kings Beach, Caloundra, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Kings Beach, Caloundra, Queensland, 15-Oct-2016
Date of attack: October 15th 2016
Location: Kings Beach, Caloundra, Queensland
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Cooper Hallam
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Torso nipped

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