Shark attack details: Opal Reef, Queensland, 11-Dec-2004
| Date of attack: |
Dec 11th 2004 |
| Location: |
Opal Reef, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
Bull shark |
| Name of victim: |
Mark Thompson |
| Age of victim: |
38 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing |
| Injury: |
FATAL, leg bitten |
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