Shark attack details: Queenscliff, Victoria, 28-Nov-2016
| Date of attack: |
November 28th 2016 |
| Location: |
Queenscliff, Victoria |
| Shark species: |
Broadnose sevengill shark, 1.5 m |
| Name of victim: |
Rod McFarlane |
| Age of victim: |
73 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Fishing |
| Injury: |
Laceration to right hand by hooked & gaffed shark. PROVOKED INCIDENT |
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