Shark attack at Rudder Reef, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Rudder Reef, Queensland, 15-Dec-2014
Date of attack: December 15th 2014
Location: Rudder Reef, Queensland
Shark species: Tiger shark
Name of victim: Daniel Smith
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: FATAL

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