Shark attack at North West Island, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: North West Island, Queensland, 07-Jan-20
Date of attack: January 7th 2020
Location: North West Island, Queensland
Shark species: Lemon shark
Name of victim: Miah Holmes
Age of victim: 7 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Lacerations to leg

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