Shark attack at Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Fraser Island, Queensland, 17-Sep-20
Date of attack: September 17th 2020
Location: Fraser Island, Queensland
Shark species: whitetip shark
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 50s years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Fishing
Injury: Arm bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT

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