Shark attack details: Duranbah, Queensland, 02-Jan-2012
| Date of attack: |
January 2nd 2012 |
| Location: |
Duranbah, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
Allegedly a 4 m Tiger shark |
| Name of victim: |
Hugo Silva |
| Age of victim: |
34 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing |
| Injury: |
No injury, punctures to swim fin |
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