Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in 200 km east of Coolangatta, Queensland, AUSTRALIA (2008)

🟡 Moderate Attack
Mako Shark

This attack involved a mako shark

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #5,017 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #1 in 200 km east of Coolangatta
🦈 Mako Shark attack #60
🏄 Other attack #1205

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in 200 km east of Coolangatta, Queensland, AUSTRALIA on 2008. The incident involved a Mako Shark shark during other activities.

Incident Details

Date2008
Location200 km east of Coolangatta, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
ActivityOther
SpeciesMako Shark
InjuryLaceration/Puncture
SexM
AgeYoung Adult (20-29)
Time07h30

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