Shark attack at Thursday Island, Torres Strait, Australia

Shark attack details: Thursday Island, Torres Strait, 09-Jan-2010
Date of attack: January 9th 2010
Location: Thursday Island, Torres Strait
Shark species: 1 m whitetip reef shark
Name of victim: Reenie Morrissey
Age of victim: 9 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: 2 sets of minor lacerations below her right knee

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