Shark Attack Database

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Shark Attack in Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia (2024 October 31)

🟡 Moderate Attack
Tiger Shark

This attack involved a tiger shark

Attack Statistics

🌍 Global attack #6,850 of 6,882 total
📍 Attack #1 in Whitsunday Islands
🦈 Tiger Shark attack #335
🏄 Snorkeling attack #134

This page contains details about a shark attack that occurred in Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia on 2024 October 31. The incident involved a Tiger Shark shark during snorkeling activities.

Incident Details

Date2024 October 31
LocationWhitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia
ActivitySnorkeling
SpeciesTiger Shark
InjuryBite
SexF
AgeSenior (50-59)
Time16.30hrs

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