Shark attack details: Batt Reef, Queensland, 25-Sep-2004

Date of attack:	Sep 25th 2004
Location:	Batt Reef, Queensland
Shark species:	3 m [10'] Tiger shark
Name of victim:	inflatable dinghy, occupants: Ben Cropp, J. Harding & T. Fleischman
Sex of victim:
Activity:	Spearfishing/ filming
Injury:	No injury to occupants, boat damaged

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