Shark Attack Database

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Non-fatal Snorkeling Attack

2015 Russel Island, Frankland Group, Queensland, AUSTRALIA

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📊 Attack Details

📅 Date & Time

2015

⏰ Afternoon

📍 Location

Russel Island, Frankland Group, Queensland, AUSTRALIA

🌍 AUSTRALIA

🏊 Activity

Snorkeling

⚕️ Outcome

Laceration/Puncture

🟡 Non-fatal

👤 Victim Details

Age: 7

Gender: F

🏷️ Attack Type

Unprovoked

🩹 Injury Details

Laceration to leg

🦈 Species Information

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Unknown species

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