Shark attack at Boot Reef, Torres Strait, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Boot Reef, Torres Strait, Queensland, 21-Jan-17
Date of attack: January 21st 2017
Location: Boot Reef, Torres Strait, Queensland
Shark species: Bull shark, 4 m
Name of victim: Craig de Wit
Age of victim: 55 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba Diving
Injury: Multiple injuries to arm, wrist and torso

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Bull shark, 4 m Bull shark, 4 m

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