Shark attack at Mermaid Waters, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Mermaid Waters, Queensland, 19-Jan-1991
Date of attack: Jan 19th 1991
Location: Mermaid Waters, Queensland
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Michael Sproule
Age of victim: 35 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Hands, legs & buttocks lacerated

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