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Shark Attack in Barrow Point, 100 miles north of Cooktown, Queensland, Torres Strait, AUSTRALIA (Unknown Date)

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Barrow Point, 100 miles north of Cooktown, Queensland, Torres Strait, AUSTRALIA on Unknown Date. The incident involved a 4.4 m [14'] shark shark during diving for trochus from dinghy when seized by shark 6' below the surface activities.

Incident Details

Date Unknown Date
Location Barrow Point, 100 miles north of Cooktown, Queensland, Torres Strait, AUSTRALIA
Activity Diving for trochus from dinghy when seized by shark 6' below the surface
Species 4.4 m [14'] shark
Injury Injuries to arm, shoulder & chest, took 2 days to reach hospital
Fatal No
Sex M
Age Unknown
Time Unknown

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