| Date of attack: | October 31st 2024 |
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| Location: | Whitsunday Islands, Queensland |
| Shark species: | Reported as a large Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: | Not stated |
| Age of victim: | 57 years old |
| Sex of victim: | F |
| Activity: | Snorkeling |
| Injury: | 30cm (1ft) bite to lower calf |
Map showing shark attack location and nearby incidents
Nearby shark attacks
- Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays Island, Queensland | 25-Jan-1997
- Cid Harbor, Whitsundays, Queensland | 05-Nov-18
- Hook Island, Whitsundays, Queensland | 28-Feb-1997
- Dent Island, Whitsundays, Queensland | 13-Feb-2010
- 1 km off Black's Beach, Queensland | 30-Nov-1984
- Derwent Island, Queensland | 11-Feb-1984
- 50 km east of Townsville, Queensland | 15-May-2005
- Dingo Reef, 80 nm off Townsville, Queensland | 08-Apr-1990
