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Whitsunday Islands, Australia — 31-Oct-24

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Shark Attack Incident

Whitsunday Islands, Australia

October 30, 2024

Non-fatal

Date31-Oct-24

TypeUnprovoked

CountryAustralia

LocationWhitsunday Islands

ActivitySnorkeling

SpeciesReported as a large Tiger shark

Injury30cm (1ft) bite to lower calf

VictimNot stated, Female, 57 years old

Time1630hrs

SourceSimon de Marchi: 9 News: 7 News: ABC News:

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